Senior Procurement Specialist

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Minimum BS/BA in Engineering, Business, Finance, or Economics or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 5 to 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

• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and suppliers

• An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic

• Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources

• Well-grounded, preferring to work in a team environment

• Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common sense

  • Intermediate computer skills (Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) 

• Experienced with OFC(Procurement module desired)

• Experience in contract management and application of commercial and general terms and conditions

• Past use of strategic sourcing processes for oil & gas industry, midstream preferably

• Solid supplier negotiation skills

• Active utilization/experience of major ERP packages (OFC- Procurement module desired, SAP,  etc.)

• Experience in inventory management applications

Targa Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices