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Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong foundation in strategic sourcing, contract management, and project execution, ideally within midstream operations. This role requires a customer centric, detail oriented leader with strong strategic and analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings hands on experience managing service and material agreements, supported by expertise in commodity market analysis and index-driven pricing to inform sourcing decisions based on cost drivers, market conditions, and broader business impacts. A global, category management mindset is essential.

This individual must demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage suppliers, collaborate cross functionally, and present to senior leadership.

The role includes leadership responsibilities, overseeing sourcing, contracting, and document control teams, while ensuring compliance with policies, minimizing risk, and driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

The successful candidate will be organized, self driven, and adaptable, with proven leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-impact sourcing outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

         Develop and execute category management strategies for services and materials, aligning sourcing initiatives with business objectives and operational needs.

         Apply a global sourcing perspective, identifying opportunities to standardize, aggregate demand, and leverage partnership-wide purchasing power.

         Conduct market research and supplier analysis to understand cost drivers, supply risks, and industry trends impacting midstream operations.

         Identify, evaluate, and implement cost savings, KPI improvements, and value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing initiatives.

         Lead the full RFP lifecycle, including scope development, stakeholder alignment, supplier engagement, evaluation, and award recommendations.

         Negotiate service agreements and supply contracts, balancing commercial value, risk mitigation, and operational requirements.

         Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, acting as the lead negotiator and escalation point when needed.

         Establish and manage long-term supplier agreements that drive performance, innovation, and cost efficiency.

         Assess supplier capabilities, performance, and risk profiles, ensuring alignment with company standards.

         Plan, manage, and execute sourcing projects in support of midstream operations, construction, and maintenance activities.

         Develop detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring completion on time and within scope.

         Coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Construction, Legal, and Finance to drive alignment and execution.

         Monitor progress and proactively address risks, constraints, and stakeholder concerns throughout project lifecycles.

         Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and buyers, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

         Oversee high-volume service contract (work offer) execution and document control processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

         Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to bidding, contracting, and procurement policies, reducing operational risk.

         Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.

         Analyze spend data, supplier utilization, and contract compliance to identify trends and optimization opportunities.

         Monitor and report savings realization, contract performance, and KPIs to leadership.

         Develop actionable insights and present recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner.

         Lead training and change management initiatives to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and preferred supplier programs.

         Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, timelines, and priorities.

         Serve as a trusted advisor on sourcing, contracting, and supplier-related matters.

         Effectively present strategies, results, and recommendations to leadership.

         Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.

         Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting deadlines.

         Demonstrate strong time management and ability to manage high volumes of data.

         Operate effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability.

         Foster a collaborative team environment and adapt positively to change.

         Perform other duties as assigned.