Specialist-Project Sourcing

Primary

Purpose:

To establish and drive procurement plans for assigned Projects, in alignment with key stakeholders and adherence to Procurement, Corporate Policies and Sourcing Strategies. Responsible for driving competitive bidding for Projects pre-Final Investment Decisions, supplier readiness and support of several projects in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Supports the early phases of project sourcing activities by coordinating supplier engagement, managing the RFI/RFQ process, and consolidating preliminary cost estimates to support project budgeting.

* A key link between engineering, project management, and procurement teams, this role ensures that procurement inputs are available on time for project decision-making and budget validation.

* Setup and negotiate NDAs as needed.

* Coordinate and manage RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposals) activities for new or upcoming projects.

* Collect and consolidate supplier technical and commercial data to support pre-budget estimates and feasibility studies.

* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and strategic buyers to align sourcing strategies with project requirements and timelines.

* Maintain accurate tracking of supplier responses, lead times, and preliminary costs in support of project planning.

* Prepare summary reports and cost comparisons to support internal decision-making and budgeting.

* Support supplier qualification, pre-selection and on-boarding for upcoming sourcing phases.

* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and documentation standards throughout the pre-purchasing phase.

* Assist in the transition from pre-budget activities to formal sourcing and purchase order stages.

* Support creation and update of the Procurement Plan per project.

* Support procurement execution escalation matters, including presenting and driving decisions from Tallgrass Leadership Team.

* Work closely with suppliers to promote relations and partnerships that optimize their performance and the TCO for Tallgrass.

* Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, and Supplier's offers evaluations are conducted in consideration of legal, risk and contractor assessments.

* Collaborate with Internal Audit in managing compliance with Tallgrass policies and regulatory requirements.

* Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking.

* Collaborate professionally and courteously with team members, departments, and external partners to support company objectives.

* Communicate clearly and listen actively in person and by phone.

* Maintain reliable attendance and consistently high performance.

* Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.

* Prioritize personal, employee, public, and company-asset safety.

* Perform other duties as assigned (daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects).

Minimum requirements:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in, Engineering, or a related discipline.

* A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Technical Categories management (Rotating Equipment, Process Equipment, or static equipment, EPC or Engineering services, or other Oil & Gas related categories) may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

* A minimum 5 years direct work experience in Project management (Oil & Gas or energy infrastructure related projects) may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

* A minimum of five (5) years' active and direct work experience in Project Procurement.

* Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.

* Must have experience with industry related commodities such as Rotating Equipment, Process Equipment or Static Equipment, or EPC/Engineering services.

* Must be experienced in negotiating contractual terms conditions and legal clauses.

* Strong 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.

* Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/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.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

* Excellent verbal and written communication; effective with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

* Work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks, with ability to prioritize to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.

* Understand and meet employer-employee expectations; follow direction, adhere to schedules, and maintain attention to detail.

* Ability to resolve conflicts and manage divergent set of expectations and priorities from stakeholders.

* Ability to…