Specialist - Strategic Sourcing (Houston, TX) at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is moving the fuels of today for the energy of the future. From the natural gas that heats your home to the gasoline that fuels your vehicle, our pipeline and terminal assets provide the necessary infrastructure to meet today's growing global energy demand and play a key role in the low-carbon energy transition of the future.

The Kinder Morgan centralized procurement department is organized to support the growing demands of our business. As an industry leader in ESG, we make it a priority to maintain a diverse supplier portfolio. In addition, we offer a hybrid work environment for employees including a 9/80 schedule. We are determined to find dedicated, self-driven candidates that embrace our core values of integrity, accountability, safety, and excellence. If you are interested in a new challenge, please consider applying and help us deliver energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and over 140 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products. Our terminals trans load and store liquid commodities including petroleum products, ethanol and chemicals, and bulk products, including petroleum coke, metals and ores.

Position Description:

• This position is located within the Procurement and Administration department in the Strategic Sourcing group.


• The successful candidate will support strategic sourcing activities, programs, and categories for our shared services.


• Categories managed in the group include but are not limited to IT, Leased Labor, Heavy Equipment, Pipeline Integrity, Compression, Lubricants and Chemicals.

Job Duties:

• Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on specific strategic sourcing initiatives or projects.


• Oversee end-to-end sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process, supplier selection, contract creation and implementation.


• Apply understanding of Kinder Morgan business needs to the development and execution of sourcing initiatives.


• Create and present strategy and results to all levels of leadership.


• Support supplier issues for assigned categories.


• Analyze spend data and industry dynamics from multiple sources to support sourcing initiatives and category management.


• Develop and execute negotiating strategies using cost models, contract knowledge, risk awareness and market intelligence to establish acceptable negotiation boundaries.


• Monitor, interpret and leverage market intelligence data to formulate sourcing and negotiation strategies.


• Gain consensus on acceptable risk levels and contract language with all stakeholders including Legal, Risk, EHS and Business Unit leadership.


• Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline is preferred.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement environment is required.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement environment required in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Familiar with industry and related commodities


• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers and vendors


• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills


• Able to work in a team and take direction from leadership


• Leadership skills and ability to work independently as needed


• Strong communication (written and oral), presentation and organization skills


• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general public


• Proficient in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint


• Experience with SharePoint, Contract Management and ERP systems

Kinder Morgan Offers:

• Competitive Wages


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Retirement Plan


• Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Bonus Program


• Paid Bus Pass or Garage Parking

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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