Senior Procurement Specialist
🔍 Houston, Texas
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise to team members assigned to the acquisition of goods and services in support of Targa's business units. This position supports complex sourcing initiatives, supplier qualification and selection, contract management, and commercial negotiations while serving as a procurement subject matter expert for internal stakeholders.
JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a key procurement advisor for assigned business units, ensuring goods and services are procured in accordance with stakeholder objectives, company safety requirements, and procurement best practices
Lead sourcing activities for strategic capital and expense purchases, including supplier qualification, bid solicitation, commercial analysis, supplier selection, and award recommendations
Lead complex commercial negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, scope requirements, and payment terms
Maintain knowledge of market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry trends to promote competitiveness and support informed sourcing decisions
Provide specialized technical knowledge to resolve complex procurement challenges, identify opportunities, and assess impacts across stakeholders and business functions
Support and oversee procurement activities throughout the procure-to-pay process, including PO execution, issue resolution, invoice processing, and contract compliance
Perform expediting activities when required to ensure suppliers meet delivery schedules and contractual commitments
Support procurement KPIs, including invoice holds, After-the-Fact Purchase Orders, and supplier performance and develop corrective actions as needed.
Support cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement initiatives
Assist with supplier audits, business reviews, and compliance assessments
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to support long-term business objectives
Mentor procurement personnel regarding commercial negotiations, procurement systems, procurement best practices, and invoice resolution processes
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred
Or, 7+ years of equivalent procurement/ supplier management experience in similar work will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 7+ years’ work experience in purchasing, materials management, contract management or a similar job function
Demonstrated experience in the area of supplier or contractor management
Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and responsive to needs of end users
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and negotiation abilities
Proficiency with MS Office suite in Excel, Word, and Power Point
Experience with Oracle and Maximo is preferred
Oil & gas Industry experience in supplier negotiations and contract negotiations
Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
Knowledge of commodities, products and services for midstream Oil & Gas companies are a plus
Must be detail oriented, thorough, organized, and efficient
Regular and reliable attendance
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.