**Position Description:** Are you being referred by a ONE Gas employee? If so, reach out to that connection and ask about the employee referral program. They can send you a link to apply directly so they can receive credit! **Job Posting End Date:** This position will be removed on **September 15th, 2025.** **Role Summary:** You will report to the Manager, Purchasing and be located in that Austin area. You will have 5+ years of experience leading a team across multiple areas or regions. There is frequent travel involved in this position with some overnight visits required. **What You Will Do** Oversee activities related to planning and procurement of materials for operations and corporate functions by negotiating favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers. Oversee the processing of requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods. Oversee the day-to-day activities of material planning, sourcing and procurement. Ensure materials are successfully procured to operations and corporate customers. Ensure compliance with the following requirements: Supplier diversity Policies and procedures Sarbanes Oxley Provide information and assistance with developing demand planning and sourcing strategies. Develop material plans in alignment with operational plans designed to maximize the companies purchasing power. Research, compile, and prepare reports for the following: Spend analysis Vendor performance Freight management Requisition to PO turnaround time Procurement, receipt and invoice processing Identify opportunities to standardize materials and materials designs in collaboration with management. Oversee vendor sourcing, bidding, negotiating, and awarding processes. Provide oversight to management and employees regarding purchasing and materials procedures and procurement of goods and services. Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job. Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned. **What You Will Need** Preferred Bachelor's Degree business administration, other related field Demonstrated ability to develop information, conduct meetings, and make presentations to groups and individuals. Experience in Operations and/or knowledge of materials in gas utility industry. Demonstrated ability managing business and financial strategies. Working knowledge defining and developing strategies and process improvements. Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position, including: computers and applicable software. Experience training and providing direction to others. Working knowledge of Oracle or SAP ERP systems. Knowledge of supply chain planning, purchasing and materials management Experience monitoring, assessing, and prioritizing material supply operations. Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English. Minimum Applicable driver's license. Communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations. Sufficient to perform job duties. **Diversity at ONE Gas** Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other. **ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:** + Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs. + Paid Time Off + 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%. + Profit Sharing Plan + Paid Parental Leave + Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance + Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement **Position Requirements:** The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply. ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information. Job ID: 6319 Functional Area: Enterprise Services Position Type: Full-Time Regular Relocation Provided: No Location: Austin, TX Department: SUPPLY CHAIN Internal / External: Internal and External Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years