Specialist, Senior Sourcing (Projects Procurement)
About The Position
This role is responsible for procurement and contracting activities supporting Field Engineering projects, including pipelines, terminals, compression, gas processing facilities, NGL infrastructure, storage systems, and reliability upgrades. The position ensures Field Engineering projects are executed with qualified contractors, fit-for-purpose materials, and commercially competitive agreements that support safe operations, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and schedule performance. Success requires strong commercial judgment, knowledge of sourcing and contracting models, and collaboration with key project stakeholders.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
- 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement, preferably in the energy industry or related industries.
- Demonstrated client service experience, especially in meeting the needs and expectations of internal customers.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier and category management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proactive, persistent, and takes ownership of responsibilities and issues.
- Effective negotiator with the ability to influence others.
- Project leadership experience and a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage several tasks congruently.
Responsibilities
- Proactively partner with Engineering to understand requirements
- Develop contracting strategies, including lump sum, time and material, unit rate, and scope of work development for services, materials, and long-lead equipment sourcing
- Align procurement plans with category and supplier strategies
- Prequalify suppliers and contractors for sourcing event (capabilities, safety, financials)
- Develop and lead RFx events and negotiations for construction services, integrity services, engineered equipment, and critical materials
- Conduct commercial evaluations and present recommendations to project team
- Review material and equipment selection ensuring alignment with approved manufacturers and company quality specifications
- Ensure RFx results are objective, compliant, and fully auditable
- Ensure resulting order(s) accurately reflect suppliers’ proposal and meets all company order requirements and expectations
- Work with internal stakeholders and supplier(s) to resolve issues
- Work with internal Logistics and Expediting teams to ensure on-time delivery
- Collaborate with Project Controls on cost forecasting and tracking
- Ensure orders include requirements for QA/QC, documentation turnover, welding, hydrotesting, coating, and inspection
- Build strong internal and external relationships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
