Job Details

Responsibilities:

The Sourcing & Contracts Principal - Engineering Services will partner with internal stakeholders in the Projects, Regulatory/Permitting, Development, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the needs for services and construction subcontracts are addressed. In this individual contributor role, the Sourcing & Contracts Principal will be the lead to organize sourcing and procurement strategies, generate requests for proposals, lead or facilitate bid events, negotiate and initiate agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets. This position requires expert knowledge of the procurement function, familiarity with advanced contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies. The Sourcing & Contracting Principal must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.

Additional job responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the development of procurement strategies and advising on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives.
• Apply advanced supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.
• Lead vendor pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, issue Service Orders or author Task Orders for the purchase of engineering, regulatory and/or project development services.
• Facilitate pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.
• Able to negotiate advanced services terms and conditions, scopes of work, and pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.
• Collaborate and serve as a liaison with internal cross-function teams to ensure proper documentation, contract compliance and to integrate project specific requirements.
• Ensure internal reviews and approvals are received from key stakeholders for contract deviations that arise during negotiations.
• Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration, Risk Management and Legal.
• Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages.
• Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Coach and mentor others within the Supply Chain team sharing experiences and knowledge across disciplines.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.
• 7 to 10 years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or engineering, regulatory and/or project development scopes.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in sourcing, contracting and procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions.
• Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred.
• Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports.
• Essential grammar knowledge and punctuation proficiency for technical and commercial writing.
• Adept understanding of commercial terms and conditions in contracting.
• Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.
• Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
• Legal experience desired.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.

Work Hours: 9AM - 5PM, Mon - Friday (some overtime may be required)