Specialist, Sourcing and Contracts - IT

Venture Global LNG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Sourcing & Contract Specialist – IT in Arlington to craft IT procurement strategies, issue RFPs, negotiate terms, and manage software contracts and service agreements. You will work with internal IT, Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure cost, quality and timely completion of IT procurements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business or IT and at least 3 years in IT procurement, with travel to sites in Louisiana and international suppliers as needed;

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of procurement processes and contracting concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze vendor proposals and negotiate terms.
• Experience with MS OfficeSuite; SAP and Coupa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply IT procurement strategies and advise on procurement for IT goods/services.
• Issue and manage NDAs, RFPs, purchase orders, and software contracts.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and select vendors.
• Draft MSAs, SLAs, DPAs and other IT agreements with legal teams.

Skills

Procurement processes

Sourcing strategy

Vendor relationships

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/IT

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, Sourcing and Contracts - IT

Located

Arlington

Summary

The Sourcing & Contract Specialist – Information Technology (IT) will partner with internal stakeholders in the Venture Global IT function, Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the contracting for third-party IT goods and services are addressed. In this individual contributor role, the Sourcing & Contract Specialist will develop sourcing and procurement strategies, generate requests for proposals, conduct bid events, negotiate and initiate agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets. This position requires knowledge of the procurement function, familiarity with contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies. The Sourcing & Contract Specialist must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply procurement strategies for the IT function and advise on strategy for the procurement of IT goods and services.
• Apply supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Issue and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.
• Assist stakeholders in scope of work development, conduct pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, author and issue Purchase Orders for IT goods, Task Orders and/or Software Contracts for IT services and/or licenses.
• Conduct pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.
• Understand and be able to negotiate terms and conditions, define and document scopes of work, and evaluate pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.
• Draft MSA, Statement of Work, SLA, DPA, SaaS, HaaS, IaaS and other professional services agreements. Redline, and negotiate terms in partnership with legal, finance, tax, cyber and risk management to ensure optimal intellectual property protection, performance standards and data security obligations.
• Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists, bid packages and to evaluate price competitiveness and fit to business needs.
• Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis.
• Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Three (3) years or more in a similar procurement or sourcing role involving IT goods and services.
• Excellent knowledge of sourcing, contracting and procurement processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions.
• Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred.
• Experience in analyzing Total Cost of Ownership of IT applications and services.
• Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports.
• Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.
• CertificationssuchasCIPS,CSCP,CPCM orrelated professionalcredentials desired.
• Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.

Preferred Experience

• Legal experience desired.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or another related field.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $128,000

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.