Supervisor- Procurement

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAC is seeking a highly motivated and result-driven Procurement Supervisor to lead and oversee the procurement of goods, equipment, and materials critical to organizational and project requirements. This role supervises buying activities, provides strategic sourcing direction, ensures compliance with USAC procurement policies, and serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and management. The Procurement Supervisor is accountable for supplier performance, cost control, timely delivery, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Requirements

8+ years of buying, pricing and expediting experience within a purchasing division
High School Diploma, Tech Degree, CSM, associate’s degree, or additional equivalent experience is preferred
Strong working knowledge of gas compression industry, specifications, procurement, and supply chain management
Understanding of SAP Fiori navigation and functionality
Working knowledge of current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply
Able to handle complex and highly confidential matters in a mature, professional manner
Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel

Nice To Haves

MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Web based programs
Familiar with SAPMM

Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day supervision, guidance, and performance oversight of Buyers and procurement staff.
Assign workloads, set priorities, monitor deadlines, and ensure alignment with project and organizational objectives.
Train, mentor, and develop employees on procurement best practices, SAP usage, compliance requirements, and negotiation techniques.
Oversee evaluation of material requisitions from internal clients and ensure sourcing from inventory, surplus, or external vendors in accordance with specifications, business ethics, and procurement guidelines.
Ensure accurate issuance, tracking, and expediting of purchase orders.
Lead supplier negotiations and/or contracts for materials within delegated authority.
Ensure fair, competitive, and impartial bidding processes.
Manage total cost of ownership including pricing, warranties, payment terms, and cancellation charges.
Oversee supplier performance and corrective action plans for late delivery, non‑conforming materials, or parts failures.
Oversee monitoring of open requisitions and purchase orders in SAP, ensuring data accuracy and timely status reporting.
Ensure procurement activities support project schedules and logistical requirements.
Collaborate with operations and other Supply Chain teams to align procurement plans with business needs.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
Handle complex, sensitive, and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
Provide management with reports, metrics, and insights related to procurement performance.