Supervisor-Procurement Materials

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. 

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• 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

Primary purpose:

To supervise the activities and work of procurement personnel while coordinating all facets of purchasing materials and equipment and securing the best value for the organization. The Procurement Supervisor, Materials will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to develop procurement solutions that meet all requirements and strike a balance between cost effectiveness, delivery lead times, and high-quality standards. The Procurement Supervisor, Materials will also ensure that personnel adhere to the established Procurement Policies and Procedures to ensure an efficient, professional, and compliant operation that is consistent with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and leadership to the Procurement Team, ensuring training and sharing best strategies for responsible and efficient procurement activities.
• Identify and implement procurement related opportunities for cost savings/efficiency and develop/prioritize procurement initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions that may impact the company and keep abreast of trends and the potential impacts on growth initiatives. 
• Communicate regularly with Management on Departmental projects, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor performance requirements and goals, leading teams to ensure expectations and compliance guidelines are met. 
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and work assignments and completing administrative tasks as needed.
• Work closely with suppliers to promote strong business relationships and partnerships that optimize their performance for Tallgrass.
• Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, and that contract management processes include legal, risk and vendor assessments.
• Lead complex negotiations or provide guidance and assistance with agreement and supplier relationships to assure the company’s best interests are achieved.
• Promote and facilitate Procurement participation in project status meetings with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit in maintaining compliance with Tallgrass policies and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain department information management processes and sites (SharePoint), ensuring ongoing improvement through evaluation and systematic review of current processes.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Partner with Team members, other Departments and organizations to achieve overall company objectives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written) in person, by telephone, and in email and listen carefully
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance. 
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Procurement may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of five (5) years active and direct work experience in Procurement. 
• Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Intermediate 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.
• Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines.
• Ability to analyze events at the transaction level, and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, or project management perspective preferred

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently to manage tasks and timelines.
• Ability to identify expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision, organizes and prioritizes daily work, and consistently takes initiative.
• Utilize strategic approach for planning and problem solving, with a “continuous improvement” mindset.
• Ability to mentor and lead personnel with tasks and organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong customer service qualities including positive attitude, sense of urgency and “can-do” disposition.
• Ability to quickly change direction in a fast- paced environment while effectively communicating within the organization.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others, and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a measurable high level of performance.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 40 lbs.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position: 

• 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 with Oracle ERP Cloud software.

Other Responsibilities: 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. 

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V