Primary Purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of the Project Procurement Director role is to serve as the critical link between the projects and procurement departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of all procurement activities related to major capital projects. This involves implementing sourcing strategies, supporting supplier relationships, supporting the overseen of projects inventory and surplus management, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Ultimately supporting company’s goals of quality, cost control, and timely delivery of materials and services.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide guidance and leadership to the Projects Team, ensuring proper training and sharing of best practices for responsible and efficient Projects-Procurement activities.
- Manage personnel matters, including performance-based feedback, support, work assignments, and necessary administrative tasks.
- Foster a positive and open work environment, promoting systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
- Support and communicate to project managers the sourcing strategies to ensure quality, cost savings, and timely delivery of materials and services to support the enterprise.
- Maintain knowledge of market conditions that may impact the company, keeping abreast of trends and their potential impacts on growth and maintenance initiatives.
- Evaluate departmental processes and performance, taking action to address issues or concerns.
- Communicate regularly with Management on departmental projects, goals, and objectives.
- Establish and monitor performance requirements and goals, ensuring teams meet expectations and compliance guidelines.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit to manage compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support sourcing strategies with suppliers to foster relations and partnerships that optimize their performance.
- Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, incorporating legal, risk, and contractor assessments.
- Support complex negotiations or provide guidance on agreements and supplier relationships to secure the company’s best interests.
- Collaborate on overseeing physical inventory management, including purchase, audit, and policy compliance.
- Facilitate the identification, valuation, and disposition of projects surplus materials, ensuring proper authorization and accounting for proceeds and capital management.
- Promote and facilitate procurement participation in project status meetings with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
- Collaborate on the development and maintenance of Engineering Standards and the Approved Manufacturer List (AML).
- Develop and maintain departmental information management processes and sites (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring ongoing improvements through evaluation and systematic review.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A minimum 10 years direct work experience in Projects and Procurement may be considered as a substitute for a degree.
Experience/Specific Knowledge
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ active and direct work experience in Projects Management and Procurement.
- Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Intermediate 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.
- Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines.
- Ability to analyze events at the transaction level and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/or project management perspective preferred
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
- Must be familiar with industry-related commodities such as pipe/valve/fittings, compression, and instrumentation/measurement equipment.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and externally.
- Demonstrated experience in training both in large group settings and one-on-one.
- Ability to work independently to manage tasks and timelines.
- Ability to identify expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
- Analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Utilize a strategic approach for planning and problem solving, with a “continuous improvement” mindset.
- Ability to mentor and lead personnel with tasks and organizational goals and objectives.
- Strong customer service qualities including a positive attitude, sense of urgency, and “can-do” disposition.
- Ability to quickly change direction in a fast-paced environment while effectively communicating within the organization.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
- Ability to maintain a measurable high level of performance.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools to effectively plan, execute, and close projects.
- Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and risk management within project environments.
- Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Oracle PM) and procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
- Ability to leverage data analytics for decision-making and performance improvement.
- Experience leading change management efforts to adapt to evolving business needs and market conditions.
- Ability to train and support staff through changes in processes, systems, and organizational structures.
- Commitment to developing and promoting supplier diversity programs and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives within the procurement department to leverage new technologies and improve efficiency.
Supervisory Responsibility
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- One or more or the following Certifications preferred: C.P.M.; C.P.C.M.; C.S.C.P.; C.P.S.M.; C.P.P.
- Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software
About Us
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.