Senior Procurement Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise to team members assigned to the acquisition of goods and services in support of Targa's business units. This position supports complex sourcing initiatives, supplier qualification and selection, contract management, and commercial negotiations while serving as a procurement subject matter expert for internal stakeholders.

JOB DUTIES &

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as a key procurement advisor for assigned business units, ensuring goods and services are procured in accordance with stakeholder objectives, company safety requirements, and procurement best practices

Lead sourcing activities for strategic capital and expense purchases, including supplier qualification, bid solicitation, commercial analysis, supplier selection, and award recommendations

Lead complex commercial negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, scope requirements, and payment terms

Maintain knowledge of market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to promote competitiveness and support informed sourcing decisions

Provide specialized technical knowledge to resolve complex procurement challenges, identify opportunities, and assess impacts across stakeholders and business functions

Support and oversee procurement activities throughout the procure-to-pay process, including PO execution, issue resolution, invoice processing, and contract compliance

Perform expediting activities when required to ensure suppliers meet delivery schedules and contractual commitments

Support procurement KPIs, including invoice holds, After-the-Fact Purchase Orders, and supplier performance and develop corrective actions as needed.

Support cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement initiatives

Assist with supplier audits, business reviews, and compliance assessments

Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to support long-term business objectives

Mentor procurement personnel regarding commercial negotiations, procurement systems, procurement best practices, and invoice resolution processes

Other duties as assigned MINIMUM ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred

Or, 7+ years of equivalent procurement/ supplier management experience in similar work will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 7+ years’ work experience in purchasing, materials management, contract management or a similar job function

Demonstrated experience in the area of supplier or contractor management

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and responsive to needs of end users

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills and negotiation abilities

Proficiency with MS Office suite in Excel, Word, and Power Point

Experience with Oracle and Maximo is preferred

Oil & gas Industry experience in supplier negotiations and contract negotiations

Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

Knowledge of commodities, products and services for midstream Oil & Gas companies are a plus

Must be detail oriented, thorough, organized, and efficient

Regular and reliable attendance EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.