Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last eight years as a Top Workplace. We proudly promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Long-Term Incentive Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Career pathing, development programs, and internship programs
• This role is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To direct the processes, procedures, and resources for the purchase of materials and services in the organization. Manage and further develop the corporate strategies and procedures for physical inventory and investment recovery programs. Manage Procurement Policies and Procedures to ensure an efficient, professional, and compliant operation that is consistent with corporate and regulatory requirements.

PROCUREMENT MANAGER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide guidance and leadership to the Procurement Team, ensuring training and sharing best strategies for responsible and efficient procurement activities.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sourcing strategy to ensure quality, cost saving, and timely delivered materials and services to support the enterprise.
• Build Procurement organization to support day to day operations as well as large scale projects of varying durations.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions that may impact the company and keep abreast of trends and the potential impacts on growth and maintenance initiatives.
• Evaluate departmental processes and performance, taking action to remedy issues or concerns.
• Communicate regularly with Management on Departmental projects, goals and objectives.
• Establish and monitor performance requirements and goals, leading teams to ensure expectations and compliance guidelines are met.
• Review long range plans and broader business requirements, assisting customers in meeting their objectives of cost control, quality, and schedules.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Manage personnel related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and work assignments and completing administrative tasks as needed.
• Work closely with suppliers to promote relations and partnerships that optimize their performance for Tallgrass.
• Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, and contract management processes include legal, risk and contractor assessments.
• Lead complex negotiations or provide guidance and assistance with agreement and supplier relationships to assure the company’s best interests are achieved. • Oversee management of physical inventory including purchase, audit, and policy compliance.
• Facilitate identification, valuation, and disposition of surplus materials, ensuring appropriate authorization and accounting for proceeds and capital management.
• Promote and facilitate Procurement participation in project status meetings with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
• Collaborate with the development and maintenance of Engineering Standards and Approved Manufacturer List (AML).
• Manage Purchasing, Inventory, and Surplus Material Procedures , ensuring customers have access, training, and guidance on compliant practices.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit in managing compliance with Tallgrass policies and regulatory requirements.
• Track and report key functional metrics for cost analysis, process review and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain department information management processes and sites (SharePoint), ensuring ongoing improvement through evaluation and systematic review of current processes.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Partner with Team members, other Departments and organizations to achieve overall company objectives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written) in person, by telephone, and in email and listen carefully
• Oversight of key technology systems used by the Procurement Department
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum 15 years direct work experience in Procurement may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of five (10) years’ active and direct work experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
• Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) for the purpose of word processing, spreadsheets and information retrieval.
• Strong reading, listening and analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.
• Ability to successfully organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, frequently under strict deadlines.
• Ability to analyze events at the transaction level, and apply sound and consistent resolutions to such events.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/or project management perspective preferred

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with industry related commodities such as pipe/valve/fittings, compression and instrumentation/measurement equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience training in both large group settings and one-on-one.
• Ability to work independently to manage tasks and timelines.
• Ability to identify expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision, organizes and prioritizes daily work, and consistently takes initiative.
• Utilize strategic approach for planning and problem solving, with a “continuous improvement” mindset.
• Ability to mentor and lead personnel with tasks and organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong customer service qualities including positive attitude, sense of urgency and “can-do” disposition.
• Ability to quickly change direction in a fast- paced environment while effectively communicating within the organization.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others, and maintain confidentiality when appropriate.
• Ability to maintain a measurable high level of performance.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:’

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a mobile phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Occasional overnight travel and weekend travel may be required.
• May be required to work nights and weekends, or non-traditional work hours as needed.
• Successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• One or more or the following Certifications preferred: C.P.M.; C.P.C.M.; C.S.C.P.; C.P.S.M.; C.P.P.
• Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V