Supply Chain Specialist II/III

Williams•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As a Supply Chain Specialist II-III, you will apply fundamental judgment and evaluation to support our procurement processes while you build and maintain internal customer and vendor relationships to meet the business need!

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and a minimum four (4) years' experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Experience purchasing materials and equipment in support of capital projects, engineering, construction, or energy-related operations

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a technical field
Six (6) years' experience purchasing materials and equipment for engineering, construction, energy, or industrial projects
Experience working directly with engineering, project management, and field operations teams in a collaborative environment
Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems for purchasing and supplier management

Responsibilities

Performs multifaceted tasks and projects of moderate complexity requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Supports procurement processes
Handles requisition traffic and procures quality materials/equipment in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
Coordinates communication between internal customers and vendors
Facilitates the resolution of disputes and claims
Supervises required inspections, expediting and logistics support
Analyzes and reports on market conditions and identifies competitive opportunities to initiate competitive bid process; coordinates and facilitates pre-competitive meetings and provides input to bid awards
Partners with engineering firms and project teams to support material planning and project execution
Manages multiple purchasing activities and priorities across concurrent projects
Monitors purchase order status and proactively addresses potential supply or delivery issues
Maintains accurate procurement data and purchasing records within Oracle and related systems
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about