Senior Buyer, Pipeline Procurement

Job overview

The Senior Buyer role is onsite in Alpharetta, GA. Compensation is not specified. Colonial Pipeline transports refined petroleum products and supports energy needs across the United States. This role sources and manages materials and services needed to operate and maintain pipeline infrastructure. It develops procurement strategies, negotiates commercial terms, and works with internal teams and suppliers to support cost-effective, timely, compliant operations and projects.

What you'll do

• Develop procurement strategies and evaluate suppliers
• negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and purchase orders
• assess bids, market trends, pricing, and product quality
• monitor supplier performance
• ensure procurement compliance
• partner with engineering, operations, project management, and leadership
• resolve delivery, quality, vendor, and invoice issues
• mentor Buyers and Associate Buyers
• support emergency response when assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer

procurement

strategic sourcing

supply chain

contract negotiation

supplier management

pipeline infrastructure

purchase orders

cost savings

alpharetta ga

colonial pipeline

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a competitive benefits package and access to Colonial Pipeline's Total Rewards.

Why this role

The role manages up to $150 million in annual strategic purchase orders, requires five or more years of procurement or supply chain experience, and includes approximately 10% travel. Travel may include work sites, construction zones, remote locations, and supplier facilities.

About the employer

Colonial Pipeline Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products. Sector: 48.