Specialist, Sourcing

This role is responsible for procurement and contracting activities supporting Field Engineering projects, including pipelines, terminals, compression, gas processing facilities, NGL infrastructure, storage systems, and reliability upgrades.

The position ensures Field Engineering projects are executed with qualified contractors, fit-for-purpose materials, and commercially competitive agreements that support safe operations, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and schedule performance. Success requires strong commercial judgment, knowledge of sourcing and contracting models, and collaboration with key project stakeholders.

• Proactively partner with Engineering to understand requirements

• Develop contracting strategies, including lump sum, time and material, unit rate, and scope of work development for services, materials, and long-lead equipment sourcing

• Align procurement plans with category and supplier strategies

• Prequalify suppliers and contractors for sourcing event (capabilities, safety, financials)

   

• Develop and lead RFx events and negotiations for construction services, integrity services, engineered equipment, and critical materials

• Conduct commercial evaluations and present recommendations to project team

• Review material and equipment selection ensuring alignment with approved manufacturers and company quality specifications

• Ensure RFx results are objective, compliant, and fully auditable

• Ensure resulting order(s) accurately reflect suppliers’ proposal and meets all company order requirements and expectations

   

• Work with internal stakeholders and supplier(s) to resolve issues

• Work with internal Logistics and Expediting teams to ensure on-time delivery

• Collaborate with Project Controls on cost forecasting and tracking

• Ensure orders include requirements for QA/QC, documentation turnover, welding, hydrotesting, coating, and inspection

• Build strong internal and external relationships

• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement/contracting preferably in the energy industry or related industries (such as Process, Chemicals, etc.) is required.

   

• CPSM, CPM, PMP, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

• Experience in pipeline, terminalor gas processing procurement is preferred.

• Demonstrated RFx management, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management

• Experience using Oracle ERP is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent written/verbal communication

• Strong commercial acumen with focus on cost, schedule, safety, and reliability

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills