Category Manager - Services

About LSB LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com. Position Summary LSB Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Services to further advance our Procurement capabilities. This role drives end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Corporate & Site stakeholders to deliver best value outcomes in support of safe, continuous & reliable manufacturing operations. The role is the commercial owner of LSB’s contractor base. It manages the full lifecycle: requirements, sourcing, negotiation, Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and rate schedules, contractor onboarding, performance management, and cost recovery. It partners with Maintenance & Reliability, Turnaround, Capital Projects, Engineering, EHS, and Site Operations to support safe, continuous, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position is on site in Oklahoma City, with periodic travel to El Dorado, AR; Cherokee, AL; Pryor, OK. Responsibilities & Duties Category Strategy, Sourcing, & Contractor Management Leverage analytics (spend, labor-rate and cost/price benchmarking) and market intelligence to frame services category opportunities and build alignment for initiatives. Collaborate with Corporate and Site stakeholders to capture requirements (scope, technical specifications, service levels, safety requirements) for RFx events, Statements of Work, and agreements. Plan and execute sourcing initiatives with cross-functional teams for recurring and turnaround services at the best overall value. Facilitate technical and commercial evaluation of contractor proposals with stakeholders through award recommendation. Lead contractor negotiations for optimal commercial terms, including labor rates, markups, overtime, per diem, equipment rates, and pricing structures (lump sum, unit rate, T&M). Draft and execute MSAs, Statements of Work, and Contractor Management System Addenda using corporate process and templates to mitigate risk. Own contractor setup in Contractor Management System for all LSB contractors. Manage the Approved Contractor List (ACL) for all services categories and monitor compliance. Review and disposition New Contractor Additions, including safety prequalification with EHS. Monitor contractor performance on safety, quality, schedule, and cost; drive corrective action plans for non-conformance. Role Expectations Leverage corporate-wide volumes and competitive processes to secure below-market rates for comparable size and scale, and meet the annual savings target. Expand spend under management by putting unmanaged services under executed agreements. Support site stakeholders through timely resolution of contractor issues and clear communication. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in Category Management/Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, with 3+ years sourcing and managing industrial contractors. Preferred: Ammonia, fertilizer, or chemical manufacturing experience. Experience with turnaround or capital-project contractors, including T&M, unit-rate, and lump-sum structures. Experience with a contractor or vendor management system (myTrack or similar) and an ERP Procurement module (JDE preferred) Required Skills & Competencies Expertise in end-to-end strategic sourcing for services: scope definition, contractor selection, negotiation, and contract execution. Strategic mindset with strong analytical…

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