Senior Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating, managing and maintaining the procurement of strategic capital and expense goods and services in support of Targa’s business units, including all aspects of supplier qualification, sourcing strategy, supplier selection and contract management.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Serve as primary point of contact for ensuring goods and services are accurately procured to meet stakeholder objectives and company safety requirements

- Coordinate with requesters on project requirements, complete commercial evaluations and award recommendations, participate in order negotiations with suppliers to establish price, delivery, and payment, and award contracts

- Responsible for understanding and supporting the full procure-to-pay process including timely order entry, issue resolution, and timely processing of invoices.

- Maintain knowledge of supply base and pre-qualify supply sources (when necessary) to assure market competitiveness

- Provide broad business and/or specialized technical knowledge in resolving problems, identifies opportunities, and understands interrelationships with other stakeholders

- Perform expediting when required to assure purchase order delivery schedule is met and suppliers are meeting contractual criteria

- Monitor Supply Chain KPI reporting including invoice holds and After the Fact POs, and provide detailed resolutions as needed.

- Measure and monitor compliance to sourced supplier agreements and document results

- Assist with audit requests for selected suppliers

- Maintain valuable relationships and provide support for key suppliers and internal stakeholders

- Other job duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent

- Minimum BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Economics or equivalent work experience

- Minimum of 5 to 7+ years’ work experience in purchasing, materials management, contract management or a similar job function

- Demonstrated experience in the area of supplier or contractor management

- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and responsive to needs of end users

- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and suppliers

- An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic

- Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources

- Well-grounded, preferring to work in a team environment

- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common sense

- Intermediate computer skills (Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

- Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experienced with OFC (Procurement module desired)

- Experience in contract management and application of commercial and general terms and conditions

- Past use of strategic sourcing processes for gas processing plant goods or services

- Solid supplier negotiation skills

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.

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