South Bow - Junior Buyer

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! 

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

On July 27, 2023, TC Energy announced the intention to spin off our Liquids Pipelines business and separate into two independent, investment-grade, publicly listed companies – TC Energy and South Bow. Please note that all hires will continue to be formally employed by a TC Energy employing entity until the separation is complete. 

Posting Close Date: July 13, 2024

The Opportunity

Our Supply Chain Operations team in Houston is seeking an #EnergyProblemSolver to support our warehouse and inventory strategy as an Inventory Analyst.

In this role, you will be responsible for the purchase requisition intake, sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to support South Bow’s operations. A key focus will be leveraging your expertise with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to drive efficiency and process improvements.

What you’ll do

• Transform purchase requisitions into purchase orders for materials and services

• Collaborate with the supply chain contracts team to negotiate favorable contract terms and pricing

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services

• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and operations teams, to understand their requirements and source the appropriate materials and services

• Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 modules, such as Purchasing, Inventory, and Vendor Management, to manage the end-to-end procurement process

• Utilize data analytics and reporting in Dynamics 365 to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize inventory levels, and enhance procurement strategies

• Develop and implement process improvements to streamline procurement workflows and increase efficiency

• Stay up-to-date with market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to inform purchasing decisions

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation related to all procurement activities

• Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies and procedures

• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on the use of Dynamics 365 for procurement-related tasks

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, preferably in oil and gas.

• Proven expertise in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 modules, including Purchasing, Inventory, and Vendor Management.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, industry regulations, and supply chain management principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Skills in creating reports in Power BI, including data wrangling and transformations

• Ability to automate through the use of Power Automate and Power Apps

• Experience using SAP procurement modules

This position requires candidates to:

• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training up to 10% of time

• Successfully complete pre-employment Bankruptcy, Credit, Civil and Criminal background checks

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