Expediter / Sr. (Houston, TX)

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is moving the fuels of today for the energy of the future. 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 play a key role in the low-carbon energy transition of the future. The Kinder Morgan centralized procurement department is organized to support the growing demands of our business. As an industry leader in ESG, we make it a priority to maintain a diverse supplier portfolio. In addition, we offer a hybrid work environment for employees including a 9/80 schedule. We are determined to find dedicated, self-driven candidates that embrace our core values of integrity, accountability, safety, and excellence. The team is focused on ensuring business needs are met while also providing employees with necessary flexibility to maintain work-life balance. If you are interested in a new challenge, please consider applying and help us deliver energy to improve lives and create a better world.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision.
• Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan's Corporate Policy and core values.
• Apply Kinder Morgan guidelines throughout Procurement processes with minimal supervision.
• Recommend and implement new and revised processes.
• Take necessary measures to ensure best practices are followed.
• Run status reports and submit weekly Procurement reports to Project and Procurement management.
• Ensure that assigned purchasing, expediting, and logistics processes are executed.
• Work as a team in a fast paced and pressured environment
• Attend Procurement related meetings and events.
• Propose strategies and advise internal and external customers on processes in an effort to solve problems.
• Contribute to efforts to standardize processes across Procurement and with vendors.  
• Gain an understanding of KM risks within the business units and learn to apply basic risk management techniques with supervision.
• Regularly review and understand the Procurement Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) controls and how to adhere.
• Adhere to Procurement SOx controls.
• Research key risks and timing issues. 
• Perform expediting delivery duties as defined by management.
• Resolve routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (Business Review) program.
• Expedite, trace the delivery of major purchases and provide status updates to requestor in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Vendors, AP, Vendor Maintenance, ERP and CMS support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support. 
• Play key role in negotiations and identify negotiating behaviors and tactics with minimal supervision.
• Provide team with feedback on influencing and negotiation styles to help others improve
  
  

*Job level will commensurate with experience.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related discipline is preferred.
  
  

Experience/specific Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in Contract Management, Purchasing, Financial, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems.
• Experience with commercial transactions and negotiation is essential.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong knowledge of gas industry standards for contracting, payment, invoicing, credit, nomination and scheduling procedures.
• Possess ability to influence business decisions and procedures
  
  

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, And Abilities

• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines.
• Take direction from Procurement Management or Senior level peers.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Work effectively across Business Units.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager.
• Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets.
• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

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

• Participation in industry conferences and supply chain certifications.
• Understand how Kinder Morgan businesses and shared service departments perform and operate as a whole.
• Experience with Upside and ERP applications.
  
  

Kinder Morgan Offers

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 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.