Supervisor, Project Requisitioner

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

18h

About The Position

The Supervisor – Project Requisitioners leads and oversees a team responsible for managing requisitions for project-related materials and services. The role ensures requisitions are accurate, timely, compliant with company policies, and aligned with project schedules and business needs. It works closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support efficient procurement activities and successful project execution. The supervisor provides day-to-day guidance, prioritizes workload, oversees processes and reporting, and manages team performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience managing requisitions for project materials and services.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, requisition workflows, supplier coordination, and project execution needs.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to use ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project requirements.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to review and interpret procurement documentation, project requirements, supplier quotes, and requisition data.
Knowledge of industry-specific procurement practices, regulations, and compliance expectations.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers for travel.
Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to supervise, coach, train, and develop requisitioning personnel.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage daily work for self and team.
Ability to identify process gaps and implement practical improvements.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
Strong customer service mindset and ability to support project teams in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to resolve conflicts and address issues professionally and effectively.
Ability to analyze requisition data, supplier performance, and procurement metrics.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability 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 under strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing work direction, team leadership, or supervision.
Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to a team of project requisitioners.
Assign, prioritize, and monitor requisitioning workload to meet project needs and deadlines.
Oversee preparation and processing of purchase requisitions for project materials and services.
Ensure requisitions are complete, accurate, properly documented, and compliant with company policies, procedures, approval requirements, and procurement standards.
Review requisition activity for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and execution plans.
Serve as an escalation point for requisition issues, supplier concerns, delayed approvals, incomplete documentation, and project schedule impacts.
Present data, status updates, and recommendations to stakeholders in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Develop and maintain working relationships with key suppliers to support efficient procurement and requisition processes.
Work with Project Managers and project engineering teams to understand project requirements, priorities, schedules, and material and service needs.
Monitor and track requisition status to support timely fulfillment and project execution schedules.
Maintain accurate records of requisitions, supplier communications, procurement activities, approvals, and related documentation.
Prepare and present regular reports on requisition status, backlog, supplier performance, cycle times, compliance, and other relevant metrics.
Ensure procurement and requisitioning activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and applicable industry standards.
Identify, escalate, and help mitigate risks related to procurement delays, supplier performance, incomplete specifications, and project schedule impacts.
Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of the requisition process.
Develop and maintain standard work procedures, training materials, checklists, and best practices for requisitioning activities.
Support onboarding and training of new requisitioners and provide ongoing guidance to improve team capability.
Stay informed about industry trends, procurement best practices, ERP functionality, and new technologies.
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as assigned.
Provide day-to-day work direction, workload management, coaching, training, and performance feedback to the team, and ensure team deliverables meet project requirements, company standards, and established timelines.