Expediter / Sr.

What We Are Looking For

We are determined to find dedicated, self-driven candidates that embrace our core values of integrity, accountability, safety, and excellence.

What You Will Do

• Apply standards and processes consistently with minimal supervision.
• Perform duties with strict adherence to Kinder Morgan's Corporate Policy and core values.
• Apply Kinder Morgan guidelines throughout Procurement processes with minimal supervision.
• Recommend and implement new and revised processes.
• Take necessary measures to ensure best practices are followed.
• Run status reports and submit weekly Procurement reports to Project and Procurement management.
• Ensure that assigned purchasing, expediting, and logistics processes are executed.
• Work as a team in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
• Attend Procurement related meetings and events.
• Propose strategies and advise internal and external customers on processes in an effort to solve problems.
• Contribute to efforts to standardize processes across Procurement and with vendors.
• Gain an understanding of KM risks within the business units and learn to apply basic risk management techniques with supervision.
• Regularly review and understand the Procurement Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls and how to adhere.
• Adhere to Procurement SOX controls.
• Research key risks and timing issues.
• Perform expediting delivery duties as defined by management.
• Resolve routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to the Supplier Relationship Management (Business Review) program.
• Expedite, trace the delivery of major purchases and provide status updates to requestor in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, Vendors, AP, Vendor Maintenance, ERP and CMS support to resolve internal and external issues and provide support.
• Play key role in negotiations and identify negotiating behaviors and tactics with minimal supervision.
• Provide team with feedback on influencing and negotiation styles to help others improve.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related discipline is preferred.
• Industry or relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Contract Management, Purchasing, Financial, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Power Point.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, ERP and Contract Management/Purchasing Systems.
• Experience with commercial transactions and negotiation is essential.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Possess strong knowledge of gas industry standards for contracting, payment, invoicing, credit, nomination and scheduling procedures.
• Possess ability to influence business decisions and procedures.
• Must be self-directed, take initiative, and be an out-of-the-box thinker.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while providing timely and accurate turnaround on tasks, sometimes with strict deadlines.
• Possess strong communication (written and verbal), organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with levels of management and employees in corporate, regional and field offices with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Work effectively across Business Units.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in industry conferences and supply chain certifications.
• Understand how Kinder Morgan businesses and shared service departments perform and operate as a whole.
• Experience with Upside and ERP applications.