Sourcing Specialist I/II
Houston, TX Houston, TX Full-time Full-time From $65,000 a year From $65,000 a year To access Dayforce at its best, log in from the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP primarily provides transportation and storage of natural gas and liquids for our customers.
Additional information about the company can be found online at www.
bwpipelines.
com.
We are currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist I/ II for our Houston, TX office.
Target salary $65,000.
00
bonus.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
JOB
Summary:
Procure materials and services to:
1) meet construction and operational requirements, through competitive bidding and/or direct negotiation; and 2) maximize value-adds in obtaining the greatest benefit from our investments.
Process Purchase Orders via BWP's Oracle EBS integrated financial software systems.
This position may be required to administer the SCM departmental business continuity program.
This position may be required to provide departmental support/guidance for BWP's integrated financial software systems to include, but not be limited to, the following:
troubleshoot, problem resolution, documentation and review of defects and requests for enhancements; development, design and testing for regression, enhancements and patches; user assistance for requisitions/PO/Receipt/Reporting Provide assistance to various BWP departments by providing product information, pricing, special analyses and other items as may be requested, as a result of the acquisition and distribution of pertinent new information gained from vendors or other sources, to compliment our total company effort.
This position may be required to assist in the sale of retired vehicles and other surplus equipment to outside bidders through competitive bidding or direct negotiations, as appropriate, to yield the maximum return on material or equipment no long required for BWP operations.
This position may also be required to take on-call duty periodically.
Essential Functions:
Assist all sectors of BWP staff with technical clarification of obsolete or unavailable material on requisitions.
Provide technical information of equivalent/alternate material to ensure required items conform to material requests.
Provide timely responses to customers' technical inquiries.
Challenge vendor cost increases, and negotiate costs and quality of services, as required.
Negotiate national, regional and local blanket orders, extended term contracts, and/or alliance agreements to leverage volume; continually strive to reduce total cost of ownership, while maximizing overall value for BWP.
Communicate with internal and external business partners to identify needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Procure goods and services based on requests from all areas of BWP.
Evaluate competitive proposals and negotiate contracts or purchase orders.
Monitor third parties and procurement performance, based on various metrics.
Investigate and implement process improvements.
Lead (or participate in) commodity teams to improve specifications, evaluate potential sources, and reduce total costs.
Coordinate required inspection, expediting and/or logistics support.
Determine quality and performance standards to be included in purchase orders and/or contracts.
Analyze market conditions and industry information to:
1) report relevant availability or other product and cost information, and 2) support recommendations for process improvement, cost savings and new vendors.
Prepare and process procurement transactions, to include purchase requisitions, sales orders, purchase orders, receipts, returns, freight bills/manifests, invitations to bid, and requests for quotation.
Maintain vendor contacts, handle adjustments for replacement of substandard materials or purchase order pricing errors and execute follow-up procedures to expedite or coordinate deliveries.
Facilitate the resolution of disputes and claims.
Address all Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements for qualifying transactions.
Pursue proactive measures (e.
g.
establishing, monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to anticipate and minimize performance issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
Experience:
Strong networking, interpersonal and collaborative skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills Proven organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail Integrity and strong work ethic is mandatory Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Oracle EBS and MS-Office Suite Ability to handle multiple competing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships throughout various disciplines within the BWP organization.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, whether on special project assignments or in daily operational efforts.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
Experience:
Interstate natural gas pipeline experience Experience in organizations utilizing best in class supply chain practices Mechanical, structural or electrical knowledge, as well as understanding of natural gas pipeline system operations.
5-10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management and/or supplier relationship management REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or business-related field, or equivalent related experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location:
In person JOB
Summary:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP primarily provides transportation and storage of natural gas and liquids for our customers.
Additional information about the company can be found online at www.
bwpipelines.
com.
We are currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist I/ II for our Houston, TX office.
Target salary $65,000.
00
bonus.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
JOB
Summary:
Procure materials and services to:
1) meet construction and operational requirements, through competitive bidding and/or direct negotiation; and 2) maximize value-adds in obtaining the greatest benefit from our investments.
Process Purchase Orders via BWP's Oracle EBS integrated financial software systems.
This position may be required to administer the SCM departmental business continuity program.
This position may be required to provide departmental support/guidance for BWP's integrated financial software systems to include, but not be limited to, the following:
troubleshoot, problem resolution, documentation and review of defects and requests for enhancements; development, design and testing for regression, enhancements and patches; user assistance for requisitions/PO/Receipt/Reporting Provide assistance to various BWP departments by providing product information, pricing, special analyses and other items as may be requested, as a result of the acquisition and distribution of pertinent new information gained from vendors or other sources, to compliment our total company effort.
This position may be required to assist in the sale of retired vehicles and other surplus equipment to outside bidders through competitive bidding or direct negotiations, as appropriate, to yield the maximum return on material or equipment no long required for BWP operations.
This position may also be required to take on-call duty periodically.
Essential Functions:
Assist all sectors of BWP staff with technical clarification of obsolete or unavailable material on requisitions.
Provide technical information of equivalent/alternate material to ensure required items conform to material requests.
Provide timely responses to customers' technical inquiries.
Challenge vendor cost increases, and negotiate costs and quality of services, as required.
Negotiate national, regional and local blanket orders, extended term contracts, and/or alliance agreements to leverage volume; continually strive to reduce total cost of ownership, while maximizing overall value for BWP.
Communicate with internal and external business partners to identify needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Procure goods and services based on requests from all areas of BWP.
Evaluate competitive proposals and negotiate contracts or purchase orders.
Monitor third parties and procurement performance, based on various metrics.
Investigate and implement process improvements.
Lead (or participate in) commodity teams to improve specifications, evaluate potential sources, and reduce total costs.
Coordinate required inspection, expediting and/or logistics support.
Determine quality and performance standards to be included in purchase orders and/or contracts.
Analyze market conditions and industry information to:
1) report relevant availability or other product and cost information, and 2) support recommendations for process improvement, cost savings and new vendors.
Prepare and process procurement transactions, to include purchase requisitions, sales orders, purchase orders, receipts, returns, freight bills/manifests, invitations to bid, and requests for quotation.
Maintain vendor contacts, handle adjustments for replacement of substandard materials or purchase order pricing errors and execute follow-up procedures to expedite or coordinate deliveries.
Facilitate the resolution of disputes and claims.
Address all Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements for qualifying transactions.
Pursue proactive measures (e.
g.
establishing, monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to anticipate and minimize performance issues.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
Experience:
Strong networking, interpersonal and collaborative skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills Proven organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail Integrity and strong work ethic is mandatory Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Oracle EBS and MS-Office Suite Ability to handle multiple competing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships throughout various disciplines within the BWP organization.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, whether on special project assignments or in daily operational efforts.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
Experience:
Interstate natural gas pipeline experience Experience in organizations utilizing best in class supply chain practices Mechanical, structural or electrical knowledge, as well as understanding of natural gas pipeline system operations.
5-10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management and/or supplier relationship management REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or business-related field, or equivalent related experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location:
In person JOB
Summary:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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