Specialist - Materials Management

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match & profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking a Specialist - Materials Management to partner with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify material needs, verify standards, and develop STO requisitions in alignment with company requirements.

This role supports Materials Management and Warehouse Management activities, including reporting, catalog maintenance, and special projects, with travel and on-site work in Houston.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related materials management, procurement, or warehouse experience.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and evaluate material requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Consult with engineers, project managers, operations personnel, buyers and other stakeholders to confirm specs.
• Create STO requisitions in SAP Fiori for capital expansion, maintenance, work orders, WBS and cost centers.
• Update tracking systems and communicate requisition status and requirements to requestors and buyers.
• Maintain SAP material catalog numbers and delivery address records per catalog standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to reflect industry standards in catalog content.
• Prepare reports and support Materials Management projects.
• Provide training and support on STO requisitions and SAP Fiori processes.

Tools

SAP Fiori

SAP Materials Catalog

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The Specialist - Materials Management is responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders and external business partners to identify material needs, verify applicable standards and specifications, create accurate SAP material catalog records, and develop STO requisitions in alignment with company requirements. This position supports Materials Management and Warehouse Management activities, including reporting, inventory transaction support, catalog maintenance, material research, and special projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, review, and evaluate material requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Consult with engineers, project managers, operations personnel, buyers, and other stakeholders to confirm material specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Create STO requisitions in SAP Fiori for capital expansion, capital maintenance, operations maintenance, work order, WBS, and cost center requirements.
• Update request tracking systems and communicate requisition status, documentation requirements, and STO information to requestors and buyers.
• Maintain and process STO requisition change requests and coordinate resolution of budget, coding, or system-related errors with requestors, buyers, cost analysts, and accounting personnel.
• Create, update, and maintain SAP material catalog numbers and delivery address records in accordance with established catalog standards.
• Research existing catalog records and surplus inventory to identify close-match materials and support efficient utilization of available inventory.
• Provide enterprise-wide SAP materials catalog support, including review, analysis, editing, and approval of new item requests.
• Monitor changes in industry standards, market availability, and catalog content that may impact material specifications or catalog accuracy.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure applicable industry standards are accurately reflected in catalog content.
• Prepare reports, perform catalog clean-up activities, resolve material-related issues, and support miscellaneous Materials Management projects as assigned.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to employees regarding STO requisitions, SAP Fiori processes, material catalog searches, and related Materials Management procedures.

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:

Required experience is equivalent with the selected job level:

• The Associate Specialist level requires 0-2 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Specialist level requires 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Specialist level requires 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Lead Specialist level requires 8+ years of relevant job-related experience

Essential Requirements

• Five or more years of related materials management, procurement, supply chain, warehouse, inventory, or energy industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data review, documentation, and system entry.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing business needs.
• Excellent organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of energy industry materials, including natural gas, NGL, crude oil, and related operating systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make recommendations and take appropriate action based on data.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods due to prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial or manufacturing environments may be required and may include exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, loud machinery, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.