Manager, Sourcing & Contracts

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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 an experienced leader to join us as a Manager, Sourcing & Contracts within the Procurement function in downtown Houston.  This person is responsible and accountable for the sourcing of third-party goods and services for Venture Global LNG Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage 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.
• 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 the 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related discipline; MBA or Juris Doctor desired.
• Minimum of ten years supply chain experience, including contracting, in the oil and gas industry; Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.
• Skills:
  • 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.
  • 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 preferred.

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.

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