Strategic Sourcing Analyst II / Senior

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kinder Morgan is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Analyst II/Senior to lead data analysis and market insight behind sourcing decisions in the Houston area. You will own analytics for category strategies, build bid tabs, and partner with category leads to interpret data for measurable value in the supply chain.

Responsibilities include spend analytics, supplier risk monitoring, market research, and developing cost models to support negotiation strategies.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related discipline.
• 5–10 years analytical experience preferred in procurement or supply chain.
• 10+ years in analytics environment required in lieu of degree.

Aufgaben

• Implement, manage, and maintain strategic sourcing analytics for programs and categories.
• Partner with Sourcing Specialists on sourcing events including bid analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Own spend analytics for multiple categories, identifying savings, demand trends and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Develop and present sourcing strategy, savings and results to leadership at all levels.
• Identify and monitor supplier risk through risk reporting and analysis.
• Conduct market research and track commodity pricing, supplier capabilities and industry trends.
• Build cost models and total cost of ownership comparisons to support negotiation strategies.
• Design and maintain supplier performance metrics, bid analysis tools and savings tracking.
• Create ad hoc reports as needed.

Kenntnisse

Analytical experience

Procurement analytics

Sourcing analytics

Supplier risk analysis

AI data analysis

Excel data modeling

Stakeholder mgmt

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Strategic Sourcing Analyst II/Senior to support our team by owning the data analysis and market insight behind sourcing decisions and driving measurable value across the supply chain. The successful candidate will lead the analytics behind category strategies, design large scale bid tabs, and partner with Strategic Sourcing Specialists and category leads to interpret the data. Categories managed by the Strategic Sourcing team include, but are not limited to Compression, EHS, Heavy Equipment, Inspection, IT, PVF (Pipe, Valves and Fittings), Pipeline Integrity, Tank Services, Temporary Staffing and other categories.

What You Will Do

• Implement, manage, and maintain strategic sourcing analytics for different programs and categories managed by the team.
• Partner with Sourcing Specialists on sourcing events including bid analysis, supplier evaluation and award recommendations.
• Own spend analytics for multiple categories, identifying savings, demand trends and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Develop and present sourcing strategy, savings and results to all levels of leadership.
• Identify and monitor supplier risk through risk reporting and analysis.
• Conduct market research and track commodity pricing, supplier capabilities and industry trends to assist sourcing specialist.
• Build cost models and total cost of ownership comparisons to support negotiation strategies.
• Design and maintain supplier performance metrics (KPIs), bid analysis tools and savings tracking.
• Create ad hoc reports as needed.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or other related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of analytical experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, or a related analytical role is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an analytical or related environment required in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the energy industry and related commodities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Experience using AI-powered tools to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support sourcing and business decisions.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders and mentor others.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), presentation and organization skills, including the ability to turn data into clear recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling) and intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.