Operational & project procurement specialist ii

Requisition Number: 30546

This position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the ability to work remotely on Fridays, based out of our office located at 601 Technology Drive, Suite 130, Canonsburg, PA 15317. This role also requires monthly travel to New Middletown, OH.

UGI Energy Services LLC markets natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers at approximately 43,000 locations in eleven eastern states and Washington, D.C. UGI Energy Services owns and operates natural gas midstream assets such as liquefied natural gas storage and vaporization, underground storage fields, gathering, intra and interstate pipeline systems, compressor stations and renewable natural gas digesters. These assets support the retail business as well as our electric generation assets, and peaking plants. To learn more about UGI Energy Services, visit: http://www.ugies.com

Position Summary: Please provide one or two general sentences that describe the position. The primary responsibility of this role is to work as the business unit owner for operational and project-based sourcing activities to achieve targeted savings across all Region/BU categories, negotiate local contracts, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate procurement activities for successful project delivery. Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance procurement analytics, data extraction, and decision-making capabilities. Utilize Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) strategies to optimize vendor partnerships and drive value. Manage daily activities within the purchasing process, serving as the primary interface with business owners, project teams, and supplier representatives. Facilitate sourcing for buyer-assisted requisition channels and provide procurement input to project and category contracting strategies.

Principal Accountabilities:

• (40) % Operational Procurement & Business Integration Support with Region/Business Unit (BU) Groups Served
• (25) % Project Procurement Coordination & Execution
• (15) % Execute Procure to Invoice Process
• (15) % Internal Customer, Supplier, and Account Payable Management
• (5) % Perform other duties, participate in projects, complete other tasks, as requested

All position responsibilities must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies including the Company’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a global, matrixed team environment
• Experience with operational and project procurement across various channels
• Experience with operational purchasing across various procurement channels (requisitions, change orders, expedited purchasing and company credit cards known as "P-Cards") desired; experience with purchase requisition and order management. Project procurement delivery experience and knowledge in application of strategic sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), supplier management and project execution.
• Experience in the procure to pay processes, tools and philosophies
• Familiarity with spend assessment (from both a technology and a methodology perspective)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business (or other related degreed program) and/or Associate's Degree plus years of procurement experience preferred; or combined equivalent of education and experience considered
• Length of Experience: Minimum of 3 years in procurement operations; project procurement experience desired

UGI Energy Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.