Lead Specialist - Sourcing

Summary:

The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Retail Fuel Distribution is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs and deliver stakeholder value. Experience with image & branding, marketing & sales support, distribution, construction, maintenance, PMO, MRO, OEM equipment, spare parts, or other Retail related fields is a plus. The successful candidate should have experience leading sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired.  The scope of the position will include leading the preparation and execution of sourcing processes, contract & supplier management, stakeholder engagement and value creation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Generate strategic inputs and supply market information to influence business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Lead complex negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Work with appropriate stakeholder teams to identify areas of opportunity
• Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

Required Skills

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and lead complex projects
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Years of work experience: 8+ years of experience
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service. 
• Confident leading and influencing decisions at an executive level
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software. 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Full time in office in Dallas, under normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%25 of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required (approximately 10%25) including International travel.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. 

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.