Supply Chain Specialist II/III

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II-III in Houston to support procurement processes and build strong internal customer and vendor relationships. You will help with material planning for capital projects and coordinate across engineering and project teams.

The role emphasizes monitoring orders, data accuracy in Oracle, and ensuring timely delivery while navigating market conditions. Grow with a Fortune 500 company专注于 Energy and engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Engineering or a technical field.
• Preferred: 6 years' experience purchasing materials and equipment for engineering, construction, energy, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports procurement processes and coordinates communication between internal customers and vendors.
• Handles requisition traffic and procures quality materials/equipment per established policies.
• Monitors purchase orders and proactively addresses potential supply or delivery issues.
• Maintains procurement data in Oracle and related systems.
• Analyzes market conditions and supports bid processes; coordinates pre-competitive meetings.

Skills

Procurement

MS Office

Vendor relationships

Supply planning

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business/Finance/Engineering/Technical field

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As a Supply Chain Specialist II-III, you will apply fundamental judgment and evaluation to support our procurement processes while you build and maintain internal customer and vendor relationships to meet the business need!

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Performs multifaceted tasks and projects of moderate complexity requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Supports procurement processes
• Handles requisition traffic and procures quality materials/equipment in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinates communication between internal customers and vendors
• Facilitates the resolution of disputes and claims
• Supervises required inspections, expediting and logistics support
• Analyzes and reports on market conditions and identifies competitive opportunities to initiate competitive bid process; coordinates and facilitates pre-competitive meetings and provides input to bid awards
• Partners with engineering firms and project teams to support material planning and project execution
• Manages multiple purchasing activities and priorities across concurrent projects
• Monitors purchase order status and proactively addresses potential supply or delivery issues
• Maintains accurate procurement data and purchasing records within Oracle and related systems
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: High School diploma/GED and a minimum four (4) years' experience
• Preferred: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a technical field
• Preferred: Six (6) years' experience purchasing materials and equipment for engineering, construction, energy, or industrial projects

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Experience purchasing materials and equipment in support of capital projects, engineering, construction, or energy-related operations
• Preferred: Experience working directly with engineering, project management, and field operations teams in a collaborative environment
• Preferred: Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems for purchasing and supplier management

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Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more. We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper.

Our Total Rewards

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.