Owns and operates natural gas distribution and transmission systems across six U.S. states.
Oversee procurement strategy, sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance for services.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Little Rock, AR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Utilities Infrastructure
Pipeline Construction
Sector Specialisms
Natural Gas Distribution
Natural Gas Transmission
Energy
Residential Energy Services
Commercial Energy Services
Infrastructure
Utilities
Renewable Natural Gas
Role
Description
strategic sourcing
bid management
supplier negotiation
kpi monitoring
procurement reporting
purchase orders
Cultivates and builds internal and external partnerships to achieve business goals.
Leads cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies.
Pursues innovations in procurement systems and procedures that will improve 3-effectiveness and efficiency.
Creates and maintains strategic sourcing plans. Leads bidding processes, minimizing risk, and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous, innovative contracts that are uniquely tailored to fit business needs.
Works with stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor supplier key performance metrics (KPI’s) for services categories. Monitors supplier performance and intervenes and support, as necessary. Works with stakeholders to perform root cause analysis and develop and monitor supplier improvement plans.
Drives continuous improvement within the Category. Performs procurement reporting and analysis of management information to develop a portfolio of initiatives to deliver year-on-year cost reductions and/or performance improvements.
Monitors external markets for conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, and supply/demand challenges.
Oversees issue and approval of services purchase orders.
Requirements
6 years
supply chain
procurement
master’s
bachelor’s
cpsm
A minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management and procurement/purchasing, and/or a master’s degree or advanced education.
A Supply Chain, Business or Technical bachelor’s degree required.
C.P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management Certification), preferred.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
23,400 Miles
Pipeline Network
The company operates an extensive pipeline system that supports its customer base.
625K Customers
Served Households
Provides natural gas services to both residential and commercial clients.
>$500M Revenue
Annual Income Range
The company is financially supported by a major infrastructure investment fund.
Nine Awards
Safety Honors
Nine consecutive safety awards from the American Gas Association.
Owns and operates subsidiaries across Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Typically builds and installs gas distribution systems to support local economic growth.
Financially backed by a major infrastructure investment fund.
Recent expansions include strategic acquisitions and opening a new office.
Recognized with emergency response honors for tornado and wildfire efforts.
Culture + Values
Safety is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all employees, customers, and communities.
Integrity is the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of ethics and transparency.
We are dedicated to customer satisfaction. We seek to understand and exceed customer expectations in all aspects of our work.
Innovation drives our success. We embrace change and continuously seek new ways to improve and evolve.
We are a team-oriented company. We value collaboration, respect, and support for each other to achieve our common goals.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Net Zero
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Aim to achieve zero carbon emissions by this year.
Actively investing in renewable energy sources and transitioning to low-carbon solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Focusing on energy efficiency in operations to reduce emissions and conserve natural resources.
Aligning sustainability efforts with regional and national energy goals to support a cleaner, greener future.
Inclusion & Diversity
a workplace where employees from all backgrounds can thrive.
working to increase representation across all levels, especially focusing on leadership roles for women and minorities.
tracks and reports on gender representation, aiming to achieve gender balance within the workforce and leadership teams.
creating a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging through inclusive policies and practices.