Category Manager - Mechanical Equipment

Venture Global LNG • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Category Manager - Mechanical Equipment for their Houston location. In this senior individual contributor role, the Category Manager will partner with internal stakeholders in the Projects, Operations, and Pipeline teams to ensure the needs for mechanical equipment are addressed. This role involves leading and setting sourcing and procurement strategies for specific categories of Company purchases, generating requests for proposals, leading bid events, and negotiating and executing strategic Frame Agreements and/or transaction agreements to support project schedules and budgets. The position requires strong expert knowledge in Mechanical Equipment (static, packaged, and rotating), the procurement function, and familiarity with advanced contracting concepts, practices, and procurement strategies. The Category Manager must apply this knowledge to review requisitions and identify the best opportunities for Venture Global in terms of cost, quality, and on-time completion.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.

Nice To Haves

• Legal experience desired.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior