Category Manager - Mechanical Equipment

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.

Responsibilities:

The Category Manager – Mechanical Equipment will partner with internal stakeholders in the Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the needs for mechanical equipment are addressed.  In this senior individual contributor role, the Category Manager will lead and set the sourcing and procurement strategies for a specific category of Company purchases.  The Category Manager will generate requests for proposals, lead bid events, negotiate and execute strategic Frame Agreements and/or transactions agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets.  This position requires strong expert knowledge in Mechanical Equipment (i.e. static equipment, packaged equipment, and rotating equipment), the procurement function, and familiarity with advanced contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies.  The Category Manager 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. 

Additional job responsibilities include the following:

• Lead the development of procurement strategies for static equipment, packaged equipment, and rotating equipment and advising on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives.
• Apply advanced supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.
• Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.
• Lead vendor pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, develop and execute Frame Agreements, issue Purchase Orders or author Complex Purchasing Contracts for the purchase of direct materials.
• Facilitate pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.
• Able to negotiate advanced materials terms and conditions, scopes of work, and pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.
• Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration, Risk Management and Legal.
• Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages.
• 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.
• Coach and mentor others within the Supply Chain team sharing experiences and knowledge across disciplines.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.
• 10+ years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with complex civil, structural and mechanical scopes.
• Expertise in a specific category of direct material purchases such as Electrical, Mechanical, Rotating, Rental or Fabricated Equipment.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Legal experience desired.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.

Work Location:  On-site, Houston, TX

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.