Tallgrass · 21 hours ago
Supervisor-Procurement Contracts
370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO, 80228, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expTallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on delivering energy and services. The Procurement Supervisor for IT Contracts and Services is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and guidelines.
Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
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
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
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
2026-01-11
2025-11-11
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