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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline · 1 day ago

Manager, Procurement

US-KY-Owensboro

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking a Manager for their Procurement department to enhance the acquisition of goods, materials, and equipment while ensuring compliance with relevant policies. The role involves overseeing procurement activities, collaborating with various departments, and implementing best practices for operational excellence.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day operations of the Procurement department, related processes, standard operating procedures, policies, business narratives and business continuity plan

Demonstrating strong leadership and managerial competencies including all pay for performance duties, team training, and development

Setting work objectives and departmental goals aligned with SSCGP and Supply Chain Services' strategies and initiatives

Directing, supervising, and supporting staff with their duties, assignments, and overall responsibilities

Managing and reviewing documents for the procurement of all goods, materials, equipment, fleet and heavy equipment for SSCGP and ensuring compliance with SSCGP policies including Delegation of Authority policy

Oversight of the fleet management process to minimize the total cost of ownership for all fleet and heavy equipment while satisfying operating and safety needs

Establishing bid standards and preparing procurement documents to solicit bids for the purchase and /or lease of goods, materials, and equipment

Managing the preparation of solicitation documents and offers for goods and equipment

Conducting (or manages the process for) the evaluations of proposals, offers, and bids in accordance with SSCGP policy while selecting the best supplier in accordance with solicitation requirements and Purchasing Policy

Ensuring Procure to Pay (P2P) and compliance records are maintained, and purchase orders are documented from creation to completion

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure successful and efficient P@P efforts including the identification of qualified suppliers and manufacturers

Coordinating routinely with other departments to assure effective and timely coordination and teamwork in procuring goods, materials, and equipment to customer specifications and requirements

Providing procurement research, guidance, and direction by presenting available procurement options

Incorporating best practices and market research into procurement practices to ensure SSCGP obtains the best possible value

Exhibiting a strong sense of urgency to maintain high personal performance while making decisions and allocating resources in a cost-efficient manner

Manage the departmental expense budget and monthly forecasting duties to ensure overall expense budget execution

Provide direction and oversight for all day-to-day activities associated with Company fleet and heavy equipment efforts including the annual capital budget

Oversee DOT (IRP Registration) and driver file compliance including management of third-party compliance program and audits

Expediting purchases and assuring suppliers deliver goods and materials in accordance with standards for price, time, quantity, and quality agreed upon or as required by Company engineering and technical specifications

Identifying suppliers that satisfy SSCGP’s contracting and purchasing requirements

Maintaining positive supplier and manufacturer relations

Support efforts related to the Company's Approved Manufactures List (AML)

Understanding the value proposition and challenge status quo regarding materials, specifications, origins etc. to deliver value improvements

Leading the business in defining and delivering clear and compelling Category Strategies for any named Material Categories, which underpin the wider business strategies (refresh and update these strategies as required)

Leveraging growing business volumes and strong market share to deliver competitive advantage to SSCGP Supply Chain

Planning and executing negotiations for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities, ensuring that the Business obtains best value on all spend

Qualification

Procurement ManagementCategory ManagementContract NegotiationsOracle ERPSupply Chain ExperienceCustomer ServiceLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management