Specialist, Procurement

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Specialist, Procurement to join our procurement team. The role focuses on procuring third-party goods and services for Calcasieu Pass LNG Operations.

Responsibilities include leading RFx and bidding processes, executing sourcing plans, and managing contracts in SAP and Coupa. A Bachelor's degree and five years in oil and gas supply chain are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years supply chain experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.
• Extensive experience using SAP.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction.
• Ability to build relationships and engage with stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and operations processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teammates and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts RFx and bidding processes, specifically for spare parts, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
• Execute sourcing plans that secure supply and minimize disruptions.
• Utilize sourcing best practices to efficiently and effectively lead initiatives.
• Performs contract administration, which includes creating and modifying purchase order and contract documents; adjusting, cancelling and/or closing transactions in SAP and Coupa.
• Assist stakeholders in scope of work development.
• Effectively communicates with and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Challenges stakeholders when inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations are identified.
• Monitors supplier and contract activity and identifies areas for improved cost savings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Specialist, Procurement

Located:

Houston

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Specialist, Procurement to join us within the Procurement function in Houston, TX. This person is responsible and accountable for the procurement of third-party goods and services for Calcasieu Pass LNG Operations.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently conducts RFx and bidding processes, specifically for spare parts, minimizing risk and maximizing value in terms of quality, delivery and cost.
• Execute sourcing plans that secure supply and minimize disruptions.
• Utilize sourcing best practices to efficiently and effectively lead initiatives.
• Performs contract administration, which includes creating and modifying purchase order and contract documents; adjusting, cancelling and/or closing transactions in SAP and Coupa.
• Assist stakeholders in scope of work development.
• Effectively communicates with and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Challenges stakeholders when inefficiencies, process deviations, and strategy deviations are identified.
• Monitors supplier and contract activity and identifies areas for improved cost savings.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Minimum of five years supply chain experience in the oil and gas industry; Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.
• Extensive experience using SAP.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction.
• Ability to build relationships and in engage with stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and operations processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teammates and other functions.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related discipline.

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.