Lead Specialist - Sourcing

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a Lead Specialist in Sourcing to develop cost-saving strategies and manage supplier relationships within our energy operations. You will drive category analysis, vendor engagements, and contract execution while aligning with business objectives.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable savings and improved supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of work experience with data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.
• Proficient with MS Office and contract management software (APTTUS/Agiloft or similar) and SAP or equivalent purchasing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives.
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities.
• Coordinate negotiations, contract development, implementation, and supplier contract compliance.
• Collaborate with operations to identify areas of opportunity and ensure savings realization.
• Quantify savings and monitor vendor performance through reviews and scorecards.
• Lead supplier engagement programs and manage communications with stakeholders.

Job description

The Lead Specialist, Sourcing is responsible for developing sourcing strategies to reduce costs while developing an understanding of vendor spend. A successful candidate should have experience with sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired. The scope of the position will include execution of sourcing processes, contract & supplier management, development of supplier scorecards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Work with appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity
• Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Years of work experience:8+ years of experience
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protectiveequipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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