Strategic Buyer jobs in the United States

Summary:

Energy Transfer is searching for a self-motivated and self-efficient employee who will be responsible for strategically sourcing of goods, carry out in-depth spend analysis, develop strategies to achieve operational and financial efficiency, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance.,. The Buyer solicits or sources material providers who can supply these goods, negotiates pricing and arranges for the purchase and delivery of the goods in accordance with Energy Transfer guidelines. This individual should have experience in Procurement related activities as well as respectable knowledge of pipeline, compressor station, meter station, processing plant and measurement materials as well as having strong analytical skills to analyze spend for materials and services for savings opportunities.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Develop, issue, and analyze complex RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for multiple categories.
2. Establish various purchasing agreements as appropriate to enhance supplier relationships and mitigate supply chain risks.
3. Negotiate contracts and agreements. Develop strategies for goods and services based on an understanding of market knowledge, business requirements and balance leveraging with competition.
4. Gather and analyze data related to the utilization and spend of vendors for materials and services to identify opportunities to leverage ET's buying power.
5. Review, monitor and analyze actual spend results compared to negotiated discounts with preferred vendors.
6. Review and analyze trends with vendors or commodities to recommend additional savings opportunities.
7. Manage rollout and training if applicable with all of Operations and Engineering & Construction departments to encourage use of discounts negotiated.
8. Prepare and/or assist in research and preparation of requests for information, special projects and reports requested by Operations and Engineering, and other departments and third parties.
9. Build strong working relationships with internal customers to understand their requirements, drivers and timelines.
10. Provides project material management services including: Evaluation of material requisitions from internal clients and sources materials from inventory, surplus or issues Purchase Orders to vendors/manufacturers as needed and according to requisition specifications, business ethics, and procurement guidelines.  
11. Negotiates and legally binds the Corporation contractually with suppliers for materials and services, including the expediting for timely delivery, inspection, transportation, loading and unloading of critical materials for major projects.  The process includes assuring a fair and impartial bidding process, managing the costs associated with procurement of materials, warranty, acquisition and shipment of the materials, payment for goods, cancellation charges, liquidated damages, storage of goods, quality inspection and taxes associated with the process.  Assist as needed to negotiate corrective action plans for failed materials or late delivery.
12. Provides project material price estimates as needed.  Solicits pricing from vendors/manufacturers as needed and develops commercial bid tab information for project management review.
13. Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and deadlines.  Proficient organizational, oral and written communication skills are required.   Able to interface efficiently with internal clients and suppliers.  Must be able to work with minimal supervision.