Buyer / Sr. Buyer

Kinder Morgan is a market leader in North American energy infrastructure with an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets including an expansive network of natural gas and liquid pipelines, terminals, and CO2 and drilling operations. Kinder Morgan has a historic track record of competitively pursuing capital projects to continually expand their network of assets.

Kinder Morgan’s Procurement Department is centrally located in downtown Houston. Our dynamic Procurement organization is structured to provide training and a variety of experience with clear opportunities for growth and advancement for motivated employees.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducts business in an ethical and responsible manner. Our core values are Integrity, Accountability, Safety and Excellence.

The Buyer position requires an in-depth knowledge of purchasing functions. The Buyer must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions for materials and/or equipment purchases to find the best purchasing opportunity for Kinder Morgan with respect to cost, quality and delivery.

The job duties and responsibilities for the Buyer include generating requests for quotations and issuing Purchase Orders for the procurement of materials and equipment. The Buyer must be familiar with all basic purchasing concepts and practices and buying strategies. In addition, but not necessarily limited to, the Buyer will be responsible for the following:

Position Requirements

Education & Experience:

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

+ Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers, as well as vendors + Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills + Able to work in a team and take direction from management + Leadership skills + Strong communication (written and oral) and organization skills

Kinder Morgan Offers:

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.