Supervisor, Supply Chain Services

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers' needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at

We are currently looking for a Supervisor, Supply Chain Services for our Houston, TX office.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Procure materials and services to: 1) meet construction and operational requirements, through competitive bidding and/or direct negotiation; and 2) maximize value-adds in obtaining the greatest benefit from our investments.
• Process Purchase Orders via BWP's Oracle integrated financial software systems.
• This position may be required to administer the SCM departmental business continuity program.
• This position shall be required to provide departmental support/guidance/maintenance for BWP's integrated financial software systems to include, but not be limited to, the following:  troubleshoot, problem resolution, documentation and review of defects and requests for enhancements; development, design and testing for regression, enhancements and patches; user assistance for requisitions/PO/Receipt/Reporting
• Provide assistance to various BWP departments with product information, pricing, special analyses and other items as may be requested, as a result of the acquisition and distribution of pertinent new information gained from vendors or other sources, to compliment our total company effort.
• This position may be required to assist in the sale of retired vehicles and other surplus equipment to employees, as well as outside bidders through competitive bidding or direct negotiations, as appropriate, to yield the maximum return on material or equipment no long required for BWP operations. 
• This position may also be required to take on-call duty periodically.
• Supervise the procurement of materials/services to meet construction and operational requirements that are compliant with departmental/company established policies and procedures
• Supervise, provide guidance and assign daily work to Sourcing Specialists and Expeditors (full time and contract staff).
• Review material/service requests and provide guidance/clarification to both internal and external parties, to ensure the correct material/service is purchased that meets or exceeds company specifications.
• Supervise training efforts for out internal customers related to procurement policies, procedures and systems.
• Assist Manager with the development of departmental policies and procedures as well as ensure staff s following departmental policies and procedures.
• Decide and recommend personnel issues/activities including, but not limited to, merit increases, promotions, performance reviews.
• Work with Manager to develop annual budget, departmental plans and goals and execute and report accordingly.
• Work with Manager to develop and implement risk/liability reduction strategies for BWP.
• Collaborate with Manager to identify continuous improvement opportunities in costing savings, processes, and / or enhanced services to Business Units.  Further, assist in employee development efforts for full-time staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Engineering, Construction and Operations staff with technical clarification of obsolete or unavailable material on requisitions.  Provide technical information of equivalent/alternate material to ensure required items conform to material requests.
• Provide timely responses to customers' technical inquiries.
• Challenge vendor cost increases, and negotiate costs and quality of services, as required.
• Negotiate national, regional and local blanket orders, extended term contracts, and/or alliance agreements to leverage volume; continually strive to reduce total cost of ownership, while maximizing overall value for BWP.
• Communicate with internal and external business partners to identify needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Procure goods and services, based on requests from all areas of BWP.
• Evaluate competitive proposals, and negotiate contracts or purchase orders.
• Monitor third parties and procurement performance, based on various metrics.
• Investigate and implement process improvements.
• Lead (or participate in) commodity teams to improve specifications, evaluate potential sources, and reduce total costs.
• Coordinate required inspection, expediting and/or logistics support.
• Determine quality and performance standards to be included in purchase orders and/or contracts.
• Analyze market conditions and industry information to:  1) report relevant availability or other product and cost information, and 2) support recommendations for process improvement, cost savings and new vendors.
• Prepare and process procurement transactions, to include purchase requisitions, sales orders, purchase orders, receipts, returns, freight bills/manifests, invitations to bid, and requests for quotation.
• Maintain vendor contacts, handle adjustments for replacement of substandard materials or purchase order pricing errors, and execute follow-up procedures to expedite or coordinate deliveries.
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes and claims.
• Address all Sarbanes-Oxley documentation requirements for qualifying transactions.
• Pursue proactive measures (e.g. establishing, monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to anticipate and minimize performance issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7 - 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management and/or supplier relationship management
• Strong networking, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, mathematical and analytical skills
• Proven organizational skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• Integrity and strong work ethic is mandatory
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Oracle EBS and MS-Office Suite
• Ability to handle multiple competing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
• Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships throughout various disciplines within the BWP organization.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, whether on special project assignments or in daily operational efforts.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Supervisory Experience
• Interstate natural gas pipeline experience
• Experience in organizations utilizing best in class supply chain practices
• Mechanical, structural or electrical knowledge, as well as understanding of natural gas pipeline system operations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or business-related field, or equivalent related experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.