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Energy Transfer, a Fortune 50 organization, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

This position comes with world class compensation, benefits, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and PTO.

Summary:

Energy Transfer is searching for a self-motivated and self-efficient employee who will be responsible forprocuring goods and equipment, which is vital to the Energy Transfer organization and its requirements. The Buyer solicits or sources material providers who can supply these goods, negotiates pricing and arranges for the purchase and delivery of the goods in accordance with Energy Transfer guidelines. This individual should have experience in Procurement related activities as well as respectable knowledge of pipeline, compressor station, meter station, processing plant and measurement materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides project material management services including: Evaluation of material requisitions from internal clients and sources materials from inventory, surplus or issues Purchase Orders to vendors/manufacturers as needed and according to requisition specifications, business ethics, and procurement guidelines. Maintains project tracking files and expediting reports as required. Ensures all required material specifications are met by vendors and obtains associated documentation including: Material Test Reports, Certified Test Reports, Proof of Delivery, and hydrostatic test documentation.
2. Negotiates and legally binds the Corporation contractually with suppliers for materials and services, including the expediting for timely delivery, inspection, transportation, loading and unloading of critical materials for major projects.The process includes assuring a fair and impartial bidding process, managing the costs associated with procurement of materials, warranty, acquisition and shipment of the materials, payment for goods, cancellation charges, liquidated damages, storage of goods, quality inspection and taxes associated with the process.Assist as needed to negotiate corrective action plans for failed materials or late delivery.
3. Coordinates material including: Staging and tasks associated with logistics, and provides shipping, receiving and expediting information to procurement staff as required.Provides leadership to personnel for the procurement of material and equipment as needed.
4. Provides project material price estimates as needed.Solicits pricing from vendors/manufacturers as needed and develops commercial bid tab information for project management review.

Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and deadlines.Proficient organizational, oral and written communication skills are required.Able to interface efficiently with internal clients and suppliers.Must be able to work with minimal supervision