Senior Buyer

TC Energy•Houston, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity TC Energy is looking to add a Senior Buyer to our US Procurement Team. Reporting to the Manager, US Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of materials by assigned commodity, managing the full sourcing lifecycle including RFx development, commercial evaluations, and supplier negotiations. This individual is the single point of contact for their purchase orders, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and maintaining accurate records in SAP. What you'll do Lead the material procurement management of assigned projects or material commodities with varying levels of complexity Conduct bid analysis and commercial evaluations of proposals; Coordinate technical evaluations with project clients. Use analysis in negotiations with suppliers Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc. Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility Liaise with suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering, project team, Legal, Risk, etc.) Bring key industry contacts and relationships for suppliers of interstate natural gas pipe, valves, fittings and other key categories Understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within them in all dealings with the supplier Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records Understand bill of materials and technical specifications Develop and execute savings opportunities, efficiencies and process improvements Interact with high levels of colleagues and management to routinely resolve issues which involve exceptional controversy or have the potential to affect a major business segment Develop and present recommendations to business leaders regarding cost drivers, supplier performance, industry trends, etc. Actively identify future Supply Chain needs and opportunities based on data, business unit needs and market analysis

Requirements

Relevant 4-year University degree and a designation in a Supply Chain Management program
6 years Procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment
Strategic thinker and team player, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Technical & commercial experience in materials and services with emphasis on midstream operations

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to work independently and remotely
Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Experience in conducting RFPs for pipeline and facilities construction for natural gas company
Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills

Responsibilities

Lead the material procurement management of assigned projects or material commodities with varying levels of complexity
Conduct bid analysis and commercial evaluations of proposals; Coordinate technical evaluations with project clients.
Use analysis in negotiations with suppliers
Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc.
Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
Liaise with suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering, project team, Legal, Risk, etc.)
Bring key industry contacts and relationships for suppliers of interstate natural gas pipe, valves, fittings and other key categories
Understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within them in all dealings with the supplier
Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
Understand bill of materials and technical specifications
Develop and execute savings opportunities, efficiencies and process improvements
Interact with high levels of colleagues and management to routinely resolve issues which involve exceptional controversy or have the potential to affect a major business segment
Develop and present recommendations to business leaders regarding cost drivers, supplier performance, industry trends, etc.
Actively identify future Supply Chain needs and opportunities based on data, business unit needs and market analysis