Contract Specialist (Houston, TX) (Finance)
Position Description
Kinder Morgan is moving the fuels of today for the energy of the future. From the natural gas that heats your home to the gasoline that fuels your vehicle, our pipeline and terminal assets provide the necessary infrastructure to meet today's growing global energy demand and play a key role in the low-carbon energy transition of the future.
The Kinder Morgan centralized procurement department is organized to support the growing demands of our business. As an industry leader in ESG, we make it a priority to maintain a diverse supplier portfolio. In addition, we offer a hybrid work environment for employees including a 9/80 schedule. We are determined to find dedicated, self-driven candidates that embrace our core values of integrity, accountability, safety, and excellence. The team is focused on ensuring business needs are met while also providing employees with necessary flexibility to maintain work-life balance. If you are interested in a new challenge, please consider applying and help us deliver energy to improve lives and create a better world.
The Contract Administrator position requires an in-depth knowledge of basic contracting functions. The Contract Administrator must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions for services to find the best opportunity for Kinder Morgan with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.
The job duties and responsibilities for the Contract Administrator include generating requests for proposals, issuing contracts for the procurement of services, and negotiating agreements for services performed for Kinder Morgan's operations and major projects. The Contract Administrator must be familiar with all basic contracting concepts and practices and procurement strategies. In addition, but not necessarily limited to, the Contract Administrator will be responsible for the following:
- Applying procurement strategies and advising on strategic direction in order to maximize value in support of business objectives
- Applying supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented
- Understanding standard terms and conditions in service agreements and how they protect the company from risks and liabilities with minimal supervision
- Negotiating agreement terms and conditions and strategic pricing for services with minimal supervision
- Ensuring continuity of supply through applying business requirements in accordance with Procurement's policies and procedures
- Applying knowledge of vendor capabilities while developing bid lists and bid packages for the purchase of services with minimal supervision
- Evaluating vendor proposals to ensure cost, quality, and schedule with minimal supervision
- Providing procurement customer recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative analysis
- Assisting internal and external customers with meeting objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships
- Ensuring all agreements and purchases are in compliance with all company policies and procedures and with all federal, state and local laws and regulations
- Following Kinder Morgan Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Job level will commensurate with experience
Position Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred
- Legal experience a plus
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement environment is required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement environment required in lieu of a Bachelor degree
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - Preferred.
- Familiar with industry related commodities
- Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal customers, as well as vendors
- Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills
- Able to work in a team and take direction from management or senior level peers
- Strong communication (written and oral) and organization skills
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees and the general public
- Proficient in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Experience with SharePoint, Contract Management and ERP systems
- Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by hiring manager
- May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed
- May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours
- Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.
- Based in Houston Headquarters with a Hybrid-Remote Pilot Program available along with a 9/80 Work Schedule.
- Travel may be required across a broad geographic region, as determined by Hiring Manager.
- Job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets.
- May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
- May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
- Competitive wages; job level and salary commensurate with experience and skill sets
- 401(k) Savings Plans
- Retirement Plan
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- Paid Bus Pass or Parking
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
