Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Targa Resources in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist role sits within our Supply Chain Management organization and is responsible for analyzing data, creating and interpreting fact-based reports, and supporting the Targa Resources Strategic Sourcing and Procurement teams in developing strategies to achieve operational and financial efficiency, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance. Key responsibilities and objectives include: project management support, data collection, RFx development, supplier management, negotiations and bid analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop category profile information (spend and opportunity assessment data, market insight, ordering processes, commodity portfolio make-up, value analysis, current supplier performance, etc.) 


• Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, manipulate, and manage large amounts of data, specific to problem solving, project and decision support, and trend analysis of multi-projects.


• Develop, monitor, and report performance to savings/budget commitments through category audits.


• Create reports with both theoretical analysis and quantitative findings to recommend opportunities for enhanced value. 


• Research and assist in the resolution of issues relating to invoices, rebates, discounts, pricing, and other contractual issues.


• Support company-wide initiatives that enable the deployment of automated procurement systems, tools.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, MIS, Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain or equivalent, and a minimum 3 years in directly relevant work experience.  


• 5 - 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement positions.  


• 3+ years related business experience in the following areas: Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance/Accounting 


• Ability to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data 


• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities


• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills


• Advanced skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint(Power BI a plus)


• Experience with e-Procurement platforms & tools


• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated and process improvements.


• Regular and reliable attendance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.