Senior Procurement Specialist

Targa Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to provide technical procurement leadership for its Houston-based teams. You will guide the acquisition of goods and services, lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and high-stakes negotiations while ensuring contract compliance and alignment with stakeholder objectives.

You will mentor staff, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost savings through process improvements in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 7+ years of procurement/supplier management experience.
• 7+ years' work experience in purchasing, materials management, contract management or a similar function.
• Experience in supplier or contractor management.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Oil & gas industry experience in supplier and contract negotiations.
• Detail-oriented, thorough, organized, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as procurement advisor for assigned business units, ensuring goods and services meet stakeholder objectives and procurement best practices.
• Lead sourcing for strategic capital and expense purchases, including supplier qualification, bid solicitation, and supplier selection.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends.
• Provide specialized knowledge to resolve procurement challenges and assess impacts across functions.
• Support P2P processes, including PO execution, invoice processing, and contract compliance.
• Perform expediting to meet delivery schedules and commitments.
• Support procurement KPIs and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvements.
• Assist supplier audits and business reviews.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor procurement personnel on negotiations, systems, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organization

Reliability

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

Maximo

Job description

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.