Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is moving the fuels of today for the energy of the future. From the natural gas that heats your home to the gasoline that fuels your vehicle, our pipeline and terminal assets provide the necessary infrastructure to meet today’s growing global energy demand and play a key role in the low-carbon energy transition of the future.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products. Our terminals transload and store liquid commodities including petroleum products, ethanol and chemicals, and bulk products, including petroleum coke, metals and ores.

We are determined to find dedicated, self-driven candidates that embrace our core values of integrity, accountability, safety, and excellence. If you are interested in a new challenge, please consider applying and help us deliver energy to improve lives and create a better world. We offer a hybrid work schedule for employees.

Position Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives and drive value across the supply chain.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep sourcing expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to support strategic procurement efforts.
• The successful candidate will support strategic sourcing programs and lead large scale RFPs.

Job Duties:

• Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives or projects.
• Implement, manage, and maintain strategic sourcing programs for various categories.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing process: strategy, market analysis, negotiation process, supplier selection, contract lifecycle management.
• Work with both company approved templates and third-party paper to execute vendor agreements.
• Align sourcing initiatives with Kinder Morgan’s business needs.
• Create and present strategy and results to all levels of leadership.
• Assist suppliers and Kinder Morgan teams with program-related inquiries and concerns.
• Leverage spend data and industry insights to drive sourcing and category strategies.
• Develop negotiation strategies using cost models, contract terms, risk awareness, and market intelligence.
• Gain consensus on acceptable risk levels and contract language with all stakeholders including Legal, Risk, EHS and Business Unit leadership.
• Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a procurement environment is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a procurement environment required in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Familiar with industry and related commodities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Comfortable working with imperfect data and evolving processes
• Takes a proactive approach to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to set a strategic vision.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), stakeholder engagement, presentation and organization skills
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general public.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Experience with SharePoint, Contract Management and ERP systems
• Job level will be determined based on experience and knowledge.

Kinder Morgan Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• Paid Bus Pass or Garage Parking

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