Specialist, Supply Chain Assurance

Cheniere Energy • Houston, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assurance Specialist will work closely with business partners to implement and maintain risk mitigation, assurance and supplier compliance programs and processes to comply with government regulations and company standards. Additionally, this role will be accountable for supporting the integration of improvements in business processes, identification and risk mitigation, and assurance principles. This position is expected to support simplification and standardization in our supplier assurance activities and lead the digitization activities.

Requirements

• Understanding of LNG, Oil & Gas, or pipeline operations.
• Knowledge of Insurance requirements and financial assessment and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of assurance programs and regulatory requirements, such as: Supplier qualification and validation, Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC), Industrial Safety Training Council, Drug and Alcohol testing and screening, Pre-employment background checks, Operator Qualification (OQ), Safety Training and HSE programs
• Detailed oriented, organized, and able to complete multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and provide recommended solutions.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience, preferably in Supply Chain and/or Assurance related function within the LNG or oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Company and regulatory compliance standards are followed for supplier master data
• Support the vision and strategic direction for risk mitigation, assurance and supplier compliance aligned to Supply Chain Management.
• Working with cross-functional teams in the development and execution of risk and assurance activities.
• Support the development and execution of procedures to monitor supplier compliance, risk mitigation and assurance.
• Seek and support the development of opportunities/projects for process improvement.
• Support the development of audit programs that address internal controls, management controls, and policy & regulatory compliance.
• Integrates with business partners and suppliers to ensure Cheniere suppliers are qualified and compliant.
• Leverages Cheniere’s scale to coordinate business needs with suppliers.
• Acts as the single point of accountability for compliance, assurance, and risk activities.
• Collaborates with other SCM team members to assure assurance activities are effective and measured.
• Supports business partners and stakeholders in the gathering, handling and resolution of compliance and risk actions and findings for effective assurance management.
• Champions HSE, regulatory and compliance
• Perform the pre-qualification of new suppliers.
• Conduct daily monitoring of compliance and assurance requirements for contractors and suppliers. Support and facilitate resolution of non-compliance status as needed.
• Scan for SCM risks and periodically update key stakeholders on the risk horizon with mitigations.
• Develop ad-hoc reporting and presentations to identify opportunities and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Support the transformation of the compliance and assurance program at Cheniere Energy, Inc.
• Support coordination and closure of the audit program.
• Support coordination and update of relevant SCM procedures and policies.
• Perform supplier regulatory reviews for safety, D&A testing, background checks, and training.

Benefits

• annual stock-grant program
• comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree