Manager, Sourcing & Contracts

About the role

Venture Global LNG is seeking an experienced leader to join the Procurement function in Houston as Manager, Sourcing & Contracts. This role is responsible and accountable for the sourcing of third-party goods and services for Venture Global LNG Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously develop a team of Sourcing Specialists who support 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 the 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

• 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 assess 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related discipline; MBA or Juris Doctor desired.