Tallgrass · 2 months ago
Specialist-Project Sourcing
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTallgrass Energy is focused on driving procurement plans for projects while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and sourcing strategies. The Specialist-Project Sourcing will coordinate supplier engagement, manage the bidding process, and support project managers to ensure timely procurement inputs for decision-making and budgeting.
Energy
Responsibilities
Supports the early phases of project sourcing activities by coordinating supplier engagement, managing the RFI/RFQ process, and consolidating preliminary cost estimates to support project budgeting
A key link between engineering, project management, and procurement teams, this role ensures that procurement inputs are available on time for project decision-making and budget validation
Setup and negotiate NDAs as needed
Coordinate and manage RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposals) activities for new or upcoming projects
Collect and consolidate supplier technical and commercial data to support pre-budget estimates and feasibility studies
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and strategic buyers to align sourcing strategies with project requirements and timelines
Maintain accurate tracking of supplier responses, lead times, and preliminary costs in support of project planning
Prepare summary reports and cost comparisons to support internal decision-making and budgeting
Support supplier qualification, pre-selection and on-boarding for upcoming sourcing phases
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and documentation standards throughout the pre-purchasing phase
Assist in the transition from pre-budget activities to formal sourcing and purchase order stages
Support creation and update of the Procurement Plan per project
Support procurement execution escalation matters, including presenting and driving decisions from Tallgrass Leadership Team
Work closely with suppliers to promote relations and partnerships that optimize their performance and the TCO for Tallgrass
Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, and Supplier’s offers evaluations are conducted in consideration of legal, risk and contractor assessments
Collaborate with Internal Audit in managing compliance with Tallgrass policies and regulatory requirements
Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking
Collaborate professionally and courteously with team members, departments, and external partners to support company objectives
Communicate clearly and listen actively in person and by phone
Maintain reliable attendance and consistently high performance
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
Prioritize personal, employee, public, and company-asset safety
Perform other duties as assigned (daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in, Engineering, or a related discipline
A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Technical Categories management (Rotating Equipment, Process Equipment, or static equipment, EPC or Engineering services, or other Oil & Gas related categories) may be considered as a substitute for a degree
A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Project management (Oil & Gas or energy infrastructure related projects) may be considered as a substitute for a degree
A minimum of five (5) years' active and direct work experience in Project Procurement
Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles
Must have experience with industry related commodities such as Rotating Equipment, Process Equipment or Static Equipment, or EPC/Engineering services
Must be experienced in negotiating contractual terms conditions and legal clauses
Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval
Strong reading, listening and analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
Excellent verbal and written communication; effective with diverse stakeholders at all levels
Work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks, with ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision
Understand and meet employer–employee expectations; follow direction, adhere to schedules, and maintain attention to detail
Ability to resolve conflicts and manage divergent set of expectations and priorities from stakeholders
Ability to analyze events at the transaction level, and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events
Ability to build reports and correspondence
Strong analytical, reasoning, organizational, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills; apply strategic planning and a continuous‑improvement mindset
Ability to deliver measurable, high-quality performance and perform all essential job functions
Adaptable in fast‑paced environments; change priorities quickly while communicating clearly
Team-oriented and cooperative; maintain confidentiality when appropriate
Customer-service focused: positive attitude, sense of urgency, and a can‑do disposition
Job level and placement commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skill set
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
Required to carry a mobile 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
Successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed
Preferred
One or more or the following Certifications preferred: C.P.M.; C.P.C.M.; C.S.C.P.; C.P.S.M.; C.P.P
Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software
Company
Tallgrass
Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely and reliably delivering energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
CPP InvestmentsBlackstone Group
2024-08-13Private Equity· $843M
2024-07-10Secondary Market· $1.1B
2024-01-17Debt Financing· $800M
Leadership Team
Sally Sun
VP of International Business Development
Recent News
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