Senior Buyer

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

TC Energy is looking to add a Senior Buyer to our US Procurement Team. Reporting to the Manager US Procurement the successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of materials by assigned commodity managing the full sourcing lifecycle including RFx development commercial evaluations and supplier negotiations. This individual is the single point of contact for their purchase orders ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders and maintaining accurate records in SAP.

What youll do

Lead the material procurement management of assigned projects or material commodities with varying levels of complexity
Conduct bid analysis and commercial evaluations of proposals; Coordinate technical evaluations with project clients. Use analysis in negotiations with suppliers
Develop issue and manage RFPs RFQ RFIs etc.
Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
Liaise with suppliers and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification engineering project team Legal Risk etc.)
Bring key industry contacts and relationships for suppliers of interstate natural gas pipe valves fittings and other key categories
Understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within them in all dealings with the supplier
Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
Understand bill of materials and technical specifications
Develop and execute savings opportunities efficiencies and process improvements
Interact with high levels of colleagues and management to routinely resolve issues which involve exceptional controversy or have the potential to affect a major business segment
Develop and present recommendations to business leaders regarding cost drivers supplier performance industry trends etc.
Actively identify future Supply Chain needs and opportunities based on data business unit needs and market analysis

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant 4-year University degree and a designation in a Supply Chain Management program
6 years Procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment
Strategic thinker and team player with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Technical & commercial experience in materials and services with emphasis on midstream operations

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to work independently and remotely
Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Experience in conducting RFPs for pipeline and facilities construction for natural gas company
Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills

To remain competitive support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure spanning Canada the U.S. and Mexico. Every day our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needsmoving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable reliable and sustainable power across North America while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion age sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidates qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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Senior IC

Determined imaginative curiousif these are some of the ways you describe yourself we want to learn more about you!At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the cr...