Manager, Procurement

Description

The manager leads Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline's Procurement department, driving the lowest total cost of ownership and operational excellence. Serving as the enterprise focal point for procurement activities, the role ensures compliance with SSCGP policies while overseeing planning, scheduling, monitoring, and quality assurance of all procurements. Collaboration with field operations, technical services, reliability, project management, and business development is essential, as is promoting best practices and continuous improvement in Procure-to-Pay processes.

The position is responsible for day‑to‑day department operations, staff leadership and development, setting objectives aligned with corporate strategy, managing procurement documents and fleet ownership costs, establishing bid standards, preparing and evaluating solicitations, maintaining P2P records, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. It also oversees budget execution, DOT and driver compliance, and ensures timely delivery of goods, materials, and equipment to specifications.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Procurement department, including processes, SOPs, policies and business continuity.
• Lead, train and develop staff, handling performance management and team development.
• Set work objectives and departmental goals aligned with SSCGP and Supply Chain Services strategies.
• Direct, supervise and support staff in their duties and assignments.
• Manage and review procurement documents for goods, materials, equipment, fleet and heavy equipment, ensuring policy compliance.
• Oversee fleet management to minimize total cost of ownership while meeting operational and safety needs.
• Establish bid standards and prepare procurement documents for bids, purchases or leases.
• Prepare solicitation documents and offers for goods and equipment.
• Conduct or manage evaluations of proposals, offers and bids per SSCGP policy to select the best suppliers.
• Ensure Procure‑to‑Pay compliance records are maintained and purchase orders tracked from creation to completion.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to identify qualified vendors and ensure efficient P2P processes.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely procurement of goods, materials and equipment to specifications.
• Provide procurement research, guidance and options to stakeholders.
• Incorporate best practices and market research to achieve best value for SSCGP.
• Maintain a sense of urgency in decision‑making and resource allocation for cost‑efficient outcomes.
• Manage departmental expense budget and monthly forecasting to ensure budget execution.
• Oversee day‑to‑day fleet and heavy equipment activities, including annual capital budgeting.
• Supervise DOT (IRP Registration) and driver file compliance, managing third‑party compliance programs and audits.
• Expedite purchases, ensuring suppliers meet price, time, quantity and quality standards per engineering specifications.
• Identify and maintain positive relations with suppliers and manufacturers, supporting the Approved Manufacturers List.
• Develop and execute Category Strategies for material categories, delivering value improvements.
• Leverage business volume and market share to create competitive advantage for SSCGP supply chain.
• Plan and conduct negotiations for formal tenders and ad‑hoc activities to obtain best value.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, have at least six years of supply‑chain or related experience, and possess knowledge of category management for pipe, valve, fittings, instrumentation, fleet, and heavy equipment. Strong communication, problem‑solving, time‑management, and relationship‑building skills are required. Preferred qualifications include ten or more years of progressive experience, contract negotiation expertise, project procurement management, SOP development, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Oracle.

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 6+ years relevant experience, knowledge of pipe/valve/fittings, instrumentation, fleet and heavy equipment categories, strong communication, customer service, problem‑solving, time‑management and relationship‑building skills, ability to travel up to 20%.
• Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s in supply chain, legal, risk mitigation or engineering; 10+ years progressive experience with leadership roles; contract negotiation expertise; project procurement management experience; SOP development oversight; proficiency in Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Additional requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, collaborative problem‑solving, empathy, ability to lead and challenge a team, and capacity to work independently.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance