Buyer, Sr.

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

About The Position

Description Primary purpose: Responsible for: 1) Development of the materials procurement strategy, 2) Execution of the materials procurement plan, 3) Delivery of day-to-day materials procurement requirements. These activities will encompass: Identifying suppliers and developing strategic relationships. Understanding market conditions and effectively communicating trends/forecasts to stakeholders. Leading the RFP, RFQ, RFA and negotiation processes - with a focus on creating value. Working in conjunction with Legal and stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and conditions. Collaborating with stakeholders to effectively manage the supplier portfolio. Developing/executing category strategies and the materials procurement plan. Managing supplier performance. Developing and monitoring KPIs for key suppliers. Ensuring commitments are met. Adhering to company policies, procedures, guidelines, record retention, and delegation of authority. Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities: Primary focus will be on stakeholder engagement, market intelligence, procurement plan development/execution, strategic sourcing, category management, leading RFP/RFQ events, contract negotiation, supplier management, contract management, and the execution and delivery of ongoing requirements. Source and negotiate agreements for the procurement of materials and services. Ensure that purchase commitments are met and delivered. Act as a subject matter expert in regard to materials procurement. Communicate clearly and concisely. Work independently to manage tasks and timelines. Input and maintain necessary data in company ERP system and participate in testing upgrades. Promote Procurement services throughout the organization. Support stakeholders to help achieve key organizational goals. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Offer assistance and act as a resource/mentor to the Buyer position. Engage with a broad range of stakeholders with tact, courtesy and professionalism. Communicate clearly, both in person and virtually, using a high level of communication and active listening skills. Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance. Will work non-traditional hours as needed. Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
Experience/Specific Knowledge: A minimum of at least seven (7) years direct or active work experience in Procurement or other relevant experience. Must have sourcing, contracting, supplier management and/or negotiation experience. Familiarity with energy industry-related commodities and understanding of engineering standards/AML process.
Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities: Strong interpersonal, negotiation, listening and presentation skills. Exceptional team member. Must be able to prioritize and manage work requirements independently to meet various schedules and objectives. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to resolve complex issues and to identify value generating opportunities. Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal direct supervision. Ability to organize, schedule and prioritize workload to meet various schedules and objectives on short notice. Ability to resolve conflict in a win-win manner. Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines. Ability to organize and prioritize daily work. Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

CPSM or CPIM certification preferred, but not required.
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP Inventory Control, Requisition and Procurement modules.
Experience with e-sourcing, CLM, and spend analytics applications.

Responsibilities

Development of the materials procurement strategy
Execution of the materials procurement plan
Delivery of day-to-day materials procurement requirements
Identifying suppliers and developing strategic relationships
Understanding market conditions and effectively communicating trends/forecasts to stakeholders
Leading the RFP, RFQ, RFA and negotiation processes - with a focus on creating value
Working in conjunction with Legal and stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and conditions
Collaborating with stakeholders to effectively manage the supplier portfolio
Developing/executing category strategies and the materials procurement plan
Managing supplier performance
Developing and monitoring KPIs for key suppliers
Ensuring commitments are met
Adhering to company policies, procedures, guidelines, record retention, and delegation of authority
Stakeholder engagement
Market intelligence
Procurement plan development/execution
Strategic sourcing
Category management
Leading RFP/RFQ events
Contract negotiation
Supplier management
Contract management
Execution and delivery of ongoing requirements
Source and negotiate agreements for the procurement of materials and services
Ensure that purchase commitments are met and delivered
Act as a subject matter expert in regard to materials procurement
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work independently to manage tasks and timelines
Input and maintain necessary data in company ERP system and participate in testing upgrades
Promote Procurement services throughout the organization
Support stakeholders to help achieve key organizational goals
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Offer assistance and act as a resource/mentor to the Buyer position
Engage with a broad range of stakeholders with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Communicate clearly, both in person and virtually, using a high level of communication and active listening skills
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined