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Sourcing Specialist I/II/III/ Senior

Boardwalk Pipelines

Location: Owensboro, KY 42301
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: August 25, 2020
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Sourcing Specialist I/II/III/Sr.
Boardwalk Pipelines
10 reviews
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Owensboro, KY 42301
Boardwalk Pipelines
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Boardwalk Pipelines, LP primarily provides transportation and storage of natural gas and liquids for our customers. Additional information about the Partnership can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.
We are currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist I/II/III/Sr. for the Owensboro, KY office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
In this role, you will:
• Procure materials and services to: 1) meet construction and operational requirements, through competitive bidding and/or direct negotiation; and 2) maximize value-adds in obtaining the greatest benefit from our investments
• Process Purchase Orders via BWP's Oracle EBS integrated financial software systems
• May be required to administer the SCM departmental business continuity program
• 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/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 compliment our total company effort
• 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 long required for BWP operations
• May also be required to take on-call duty periodically
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist Engineering, Construction and Operations staff with technical clarification of obsolete or unavailable material on requisitions and provide technical information of 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: 1) report relevant availability or other product and cost information, and 2) 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
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• 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 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• 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
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.