Procurement Analyst (Houston, TX) (Finance)

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is a market leader in North American energy infrastructure moving the fuels of today for the energy of the future with an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets including an expansive network of natural gas and liquid pipelines, terminals, and CO2 and drilling operations. From the natural gas that heats your home to the gasoline that fuels your vehicle, our pipeline and terminal assets provide the necessary infrastructure to meet today's growing global energy demand and plays a key role in the low-carbon energy transition of the future.
Kinder Morgan's Procurement Department is centrally located in downtown Houston, Texas. Our dynamic Procurement organization is structured to provide a variety of experience with opportunities for growth for motivated employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Procurement Analyst position will help manage our contract lifecycle management system clause and template documents and provide guidance to end users. In addition, this position will aid in the development of Procurement policies, procedures, and processes by collaborating with the other team members on a regular basis, as well as review team members compliance with the policies and procedures.
The Procurement Analyst will help drive company and department initiatives and be a resource to all department personnel. The job duties and responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Being a subject matter expert for Procurement systems, policies and procedures
• Maintaining and managing all contract clause and template documents within the contract lifecycle management system
• Resolving user questions or concerns regarding the contract clause/template documents and contract lifecycle management system
• Creating best practices for Procurement users
• Acting as Procurement liaison with the legal group to discuss and edit terms and conditions
• Ensuring achievement of business goals by regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures
• Helping to identify training needs by consulting with stakeholders and performing quarterly/annual compliance checks to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Having a thorough understanding of training materials
• Leading individual and group training sessions, both in person and virtually, as needed
• Analyzing current processes to identify gaps and areas for improvement
• Documenting business requirements for new systems or processes
• Understanding Procurement challenges and translating them into solutions
• Contributing to efforts to standardize procedures across Procurement
• Designing process maps and workflows
• * Job level will be commensurate with experience and knowledge.
  

Position Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, supply chain management, or other related discipline is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement role is required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement role required in lieu of a bachelor's degree

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Self-directed individual capable of completing tasks without constant oversight
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general public
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SharePoint, Contract Lifecycle Management, and ERP systems preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Word creating documents, tables, with extensive use of styles is preferred
• Basic understanding of Procurement contracts or experience reading contracts is preferred

COMPANY OFFERS

• Competitive wages; job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• 401(k) Savings Plans
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• Paid Bus Pass or Parking

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.