Boardwalk Pipelines · 4 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist I / II / III / Sr.
Owensboro, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBoardwalk Pipelines is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas industry, providing transportation and storage services. They are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to procure materials and services, manage purchasing processes, and ensure compliance while maximizing value for the company.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Procure materials and services to: meet construction and operational requirements through competitive bidding and/or direct negotiation; and 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, and 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 complement 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 longer required for BWP operations
This position may also be required to take on-call duty periodically
Assist all sectors of BWP staff with technical clarification of obsolete or unavailable material on requisitions
Provide technical information on 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: report relevant availability or other product and cost information; and 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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or business-related field, or equivalent related experience
Preferred
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
Company
Boardwalk Pipelines
Boardwalk Pipelines powers possibility with innovative energy infrastructure that helps markets grow and communities thrive.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.65B2025-11-13Debt Financing· $550M
2024-02-08Debt Financing· $600M
2022-02-09Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Stan Horton
President and CEO
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