Strategic Procurement Specialist

ONEOK, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Procurement professional to support purchasing operations across multiple locations. You will oversee categories, manage RFQs, review specifications, and select suppliers to meet project and operational requirements.

The role collaborates with stakeholders, analyzes spend data, leads routine supplier negotiations, and assists with ERP/Source to Pay workflows. A Bachelor's degree and experience with purchasing processes and ERP systems are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing processes, policies, and ERP systems.
• Experience researching products, clarifying specifications, and documenting competitive bids.
• Experience interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor deliveries, resolve order issues, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with warehouse resources to optimize material usage and inventory.
• Review, process, and validate purchase requisitions with stakeholders.
• Analyze spend data to support negotiation strategies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage competitive bidding by preparing RFQs and evaluating quotes.
• Lead routine supplier negotiations and assist with more complex negotiations.
• Educate internal stakeholders to ensure part specs and docs are complete before bids.

Skills

Procurement processes

ERP / Source to Pay

Supplier negotiations

Spend analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Source to Pay System

Job description

ONEOK, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Procurement professional to support purchasing operations across multiple locations. You will oversee categories, manage RFQs, review specifications, and select suppliers to meet project and operational requirements.

The role collaborates with stakeholders, analyzes spend data, leads routine supplier negotiations, and assists with ERP/Source to Pay workflows. A Bachelor's degree and experience with purchasing processes and ERP systems are required.