Strategic Sourcing Lead - Direct Materials

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives, manage Direct Materials and Services, and drive value across the supply chain.

You will guide negotiations, category strategies, and contract lifecycle programs with a strong analytical mindset and collaborative approach. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, leadership, and alignment with the company’s business needs, with opportunities across categories like Compression, Heavy Equipment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years procurement experience required in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives or projects.
• Implement, manage, and maintain strategic sourcing programs for various categories.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including category strategy, market analysis, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract lifecycle management.
• Work with company templates and third-party paper to execute vendor agreements.
• Align sourcing initiatives with Kinder Morgan’s business needs.
• Create and present strategy and results to leadership.
• Support suppliers and internal customers for issues/questions for assigned categories.
• Leverage spend data and industry insights to drive category strategies.
• Develop negotiation strategies using cost models, contract terms, risk awareness, and market intelligence.
• Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned categories.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Contract Management

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead complex sourcing initiatives, manage Direct Materials and Services, and drive value across the supply chain.

You will guide negotiations, category strategies, and contract lifecycle programs with a strong analytical mindset and collaborative approach. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, leadership, and alignment with the company’s business needs, with opportunities across categories like Compression, Heavy Equipment,