Summary
We are seeking an experienced leader to join us as a Manager, Sourcing & Contracts within the Procurement function in Houston. This person is responsible and accountable for the sourcing of third-party goods and services for Venture Global LNG Operations.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage and continuously develop a team of Sourcing Specialists who are responsible for supporting the day-to-day procurement of specific departmental categories.
- Participate in rigorous and critical contract negotiations with key internal stakeholders including, Legal, Finance and Projects.
- Develop and execute multi-asset procurement strategies that support key business objectives, including strategic sourcing and cost savings.
- Facilitate regular touch points with stakeholders to ensure annual sourcing and contracting plan is maintained.
- Implement best practices in procurement and contracting to support commercial and operational objectives.
- Ensure the execution of standards, controls, policies, procedures and performance metrics to effectively and efficiently manage the acquisition and reporting of third-party spend across assets.
- Drive compliance in all procurement activities by ensuring Company policies and procedures are followed.
- Conduct review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost out and improvement opportunities.
- Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
- Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
- Update procurement strategies based on changing market conditions and dynamic business needs.
Qualifications
Required experience
- Minimum of ten years supply chain experience, including contracting, in the oil and gas industry; Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.
- Ability to build relationships and engage with stakeholders across the organization.
- Understanding of key contractual terms and ability to facilitate discussion with stakeholders accordingly.
- Demonstrated ability to access risk appropriately and negotiate commercial terms with suppliers with limited Legal support.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships and long-term partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and operations processes.
- Ability to effectively lead, delegate and motivate.
- Able to effectively communicate across various disciplines and with contract counterparties.
- Excellent writing skills, including drafting of simple legal documents with accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage commercially sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work independently as well as with team members and take direction in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- A strong working relationship and collaborative partner in the interactions of maintenance activities and performance in conjunction with reliable sustained operation.
- Experience with SAP and Coupa required.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related discipline; MBA or Juris Doctor desired.