Supervisor, Projects Procurement (Finance)
Make the most of your talents in a fast-paced environment driven by people who strive for achievement. Enjoy corporate strength, stability, and a rewarding career at a growing industry-leading and diverse operating company with a track record for success. Tap into the professional possibilities of Enterprise Products Company. The Projects Procurement Supervisor manages a team of approximately 4-6 Procurement personnel, and reports to the Procurement Senior Manager. This position is responsible for major capital project procurement requirements from front-end planning and sourcing strategy development to contracting and order execution. The central challenge of the role is to ensure the company's projects utilize the right contractors and materials, with appropriate terms, and enable the project to stay on time and under budget. He/she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Proactively engage Engineering and Project Management during front-end planning of major projects to understand material/service requirements and develop supporting supply strategies
- Develop contract strategies (e.g., lump sum/T&M/unit rate, SoW development) for services/subcontracts, fabricated material, and engineered equipment to meet project requirements
- Work closely with Category Managers and Project Managers to utilize the appropriate category strategies and supplier agreements
- Execute project procurement plans on-time and on-budget
- Work closely with Engineering and Project Management to lead rigorous and objective contract negotiations from beginning to end
- Pre-qualify vendors & contractors (capabilities, safety, financials).
- Prepare and lead RFx events (bid packages)
- Develop and present the RFx commercial bid evaluation to the Project Manager
- Manage vendor communications including pre-bid meetings, bid walks, RFx addenda, post-bid clarifications, awards, etc.
- Manage bid documentation to ensure that award decisions are objective and documentation is fully auditable
- Review and negotiate contractor agreements
- Monitor, manage, and direct third-party EPC companies to ensure that deadlines are met and deliverables are achieved
- Ensure contracts/subcontracts reflect corporate tolerances for insurance, liability, loss/damage, and other risks
- Work with Logistics and Expediting teams to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials, and services
- Interface with Project Controls personnel to ensure project cost commitments are captured
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience is required
- A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Supply Chain Management is preferred
- CPM, CPSM, or similar accreditation is preferred
- 7 years procurement and contracting experience is required
- 2 years of management experience is preferred
- Significant experience in the midstream or downstream oil & gas industry
- Highly skilled at RFx creation, total cost bid tab analysis, contract negotiation/creation, and supplier performance management
- Extensive understanding of contracting terms and conditions
- Demonstrated negotiation skills, including ability to deliver compelling written and oral presentations
- Demonstrated excellence in managing internal and external customers
- Results oriented, with strong commercial expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to conduct root cause analysis and analyze findings to drive business improvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- The planning, communication, and collaboration skills to ensure Procurement deliverables are consistently met and expectations properly managed
