Supervisor-Procurement Contracts

Primary Purpose JOB DESCRIPTION

The Procurement Supervisor for IT Contracts and Services is responsible for enabling, facilitating, and collaborating across Procurement, Legal, and key stakeholder groups to ensure efficient and effective issuance of procurement contracts that meet Company standards.

This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, as well as developing and enforcing compliance with procurement contract standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities

- Lead, coach and advise the Procurement team on IT contract drafting, negotiation, execution and management; serve as the team lead and subject-matter expert for all contract activities

- Mentor and support team members to develop negotiating strategies, interpret contract language, and close agreements in alignment with Procurement objectives

- Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for IT contracts and service agreements, ensuring timely execution to meet stakeholder requirements

- Actively manage the status of outstanding contracts and open agreements to drive queue reduction and timely completion

- Review supplier redlines, interpret the business and legal impact of proposed changes, approve acceptable changes within authority, and propose alternative language when appropriate

- Negotiate contract terms and commercial clauses within Procurement’s delegated authority and obtain approvals for non-standard terms through Legal as required

- Serve as liaison between Procurement, Legal, stakeholders and suppliers throughout negotiation and execution to minimize cycle time and resolve escalations

- Communicate legal and commercial risks clearly to stakeholders and recommend mitigations and practical approaches to complex contracting issues

- Ensure each contract includes an appropriate business case, risk assessment, compliance and record-retention components

- Verify stakeholder adherence to Procurement and Legal contracting standards and advise internal functions on contractual rights and obligations

- Request or approve contract amendments, extensions and work directives; execute material purchase orders and work directives against agreements when authorized

- Manage contract performance, develop and monitor KPIs and metrics, and report on contracting quality and timeliness

- Devise and drive standardization of contract language, templates, guidelines and best practices to improve contracting outcomes

- Interpret internal and external business issues and recommend contracting best practices and pragmatic solutions

- Promote Procurement services across the organization and support stakeholders to help achieve key organizational goals

- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engaging with tact, courtesy and professionalism

- Communicate clearly and concisely in person and virtually, using strong active listening and stakeholder-management skills

- Manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment and meet commitments with a high level of independence and accountability

- Adhere to company policies, procedures, guidelines, delegation of authority and record-retention requirements

- Maintain dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance

- Work non-traditional hours as needed to support business requirements

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

- Perform other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

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Education

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.

- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

- A minimum of five (5) years direct work experience in Procurement authoring contracts and negotiating both commercial and legal T&Cs.

- Advanced/expert understanding of contract law, terms and conditions.

- Must be familiar with energy industry-related services, commodities, risk structure and contracting practices.

- Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, listening and negotiation skills; able to engage effectively with diverse personalities and levels internally and externally.

- Experience delivering training and coaching in both group and one‑on‑one settings.

- Proven leadership: mentor and supervise staff, lead cross‑functional teams and projects, and promote team performance.

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to resolve complex issues and identify value‑generating opportunities.

- Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision; self‑motivated and takes initiative.

- Customer‑service orientation with a positive, solutions‑focused attitude and a sense of urgency.

- Adaptable in fast‑paced environments; able to change direction quickly while maintaining clear communication.

- Skilled in conflict resolution, aiming for constructive, win‑win outcomes.

- Maintains confidentiality, professional judgment and consistently high performance standards.

- Familiarity with energy‑industry services, commodities, risk structures and contracting practices.

- Able to perform all essential job functions and meet required work schedules; job level and compensation commensurate with experience and skill set.

Physical Demands

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

- Occasional overnight travel and weekend travel may be required.

- May be required to work nights and weekends, or non-traditional work hours as needed.

- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

- Yes.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

- A minimum of three (3) years direct Procurement supervisory experience.

- A minimum of five (5) years of energy industry contracting experience working for an owner.

- Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software.

- Experience with CLM applications.

Comp: $107,000-$130,000

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

- Industry competitive pay

- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

- Infertility Coverage

- Parental Leave

- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

- Identity theft protection

- Annual discretionary bonus

- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

- Company vehicle (if applicable)

- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

- Networking and employee engagement events

- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms

: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.