Energy Projects Sourcing Specialist

Enterprise Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. in Houston seeks a Procurement/Contracting Specialist to support field engineering projects, ensuring qualified contractors, fit-for-purpose materials, and competitive agreements for safe operations.

You will partner with engineering, lead RFx events, evaluate bids, manage supplier performance, and maintain auditable contracts while aligning with cost and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3 years in Procurement/contracting, energy sector preferred.
• RFx management, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with Engineering to understand requirements.
• Develop contracting strategies, including lump sum, time and material, unit rate, and scope of work development for services, materials, and long-lead equipment sourcing.
• Align procurement plans with category and supplier strategies.
• Prequalify suppliers and contractors for sourcing event.
• Develop and lead RFx events and negotiations for construction services, integrity services, engineered equipment, and critical materials.
• Conduct commercial evaluations and present recommendations to project team.
• Review material and equipment selection ensuring alignment with approved manufacturers and company quality specifications.
• Ensure RFx results are objective, compliant, and fully auditable.
• Ensure resulting order(s) reflect suppliers’ proposal and meet order requirements and expectations.
• Work with internal stakeholders and supplier(s) to resolve issues.
• Work with internal Logistics and Expediting teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Controls on cost forecasting and tracking.
• Ensure orders include QA/QC, documentation turnover, welding, hydrotesting, coating, and inspection.
• Build strong internal and external relationships.

Skills

RFx management

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Analytical skills

Cost awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management/Supply Chain

CPSM

CPM

PMP

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. in Houston seeks a Procurement/Contracting Specialist to support field engineering projects, ensuring qualified contractors, fit-for-purpose materials, and competitive agreements for safe operations.

You will partner with engineering, lead RFx events, evaluate bids, manage supplier performance, and maintain auditable contracts while aligning with cost and schedule goals.