Supervisor, Project Requisitioner

Tallgrass•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor, Project Requisitioner 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. The Supervisor works with Project Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support procurement activities and project execution. The position provides day-to-day guidance, workload prioritization, process oversight, reporting, and performance management for the requisitioning team. Tallgrass is an energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering energy and related services. The company describes a comprehensive Total Rewards Program intended to support employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being. The position may require work outside traditional hours as needed.

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.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar platforms.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and project requirements.
Strong attention to detail and 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.
Valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers for travel.
Strong leadership and team management skills, including 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 work schedules and rules, focus on details, and 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 project requisitioners.
Assign, prioritize, and monitor workloads to meet project needs and deadlines.
Oversee preparation and processing of purchase requisitions for project materials and services.
Ensure requisitions are complete, accurate, documented, and compliant with 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.
Coordinate 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 schedules.
Maintain accurate records of requisitions, supplier communications, procurement activity, approvals, and related documentation.
Prepare and present reports on requisition status, backlog, supplier performance, cycle times, compliance, and other metrics.
Ensure procurement and requisitioning comply with company policies, legal requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
Identify, escalate, and help mitigate risks related to procurement delays, supplier performance, incomplete specifications, and project schedule impacts.
Lead continuous improvement of requisition processes.
Develop and maintain standard work procedures, training materials, checklists, and best practices.
Support onboarding and training of new requisitioners and provide ongoing guidance to develop team capability.
Stay informed about industry trends, procurement best practices, ERP functionality, and new technologies.
Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and consistently high performance.
Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain regard for personal safety, company assets and employees, and the general public.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide workload management, coaching, training, and performance feedback to the team, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements, company standards, and timelines.
Travel as required while maintaining a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Benefits

Industry-competitive pay.
Health insurance package options, including Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Infertility coverage.
Parental leave.
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately and an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
Wellness programs and mental health resources.
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, and paid volunteer and bereavement time off.
Identity theft protection.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Company vehicle, if applicable.
Employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and other items.
Networking and employee engagement events.
Personal development opportunities to grow a career based on strengths and interests.