Lead, Supplier Performance

Venture Global LNG•Cameron, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced team member to join our Plaquemines team in Cameron, LA. The Lead, Supplier Performance requires an in-depth knowledge of commercial contracting and project management. The Lead, Supplier Performance must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing strategic supplier contracts and supplier performance with respect to cost, quality and on-time completion of commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in a LNG plant experience or equivalent petrochemical experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to understand contract language
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Ability to balance multiple conflicting projects to establish priorities for the overall best business outcome
Previous experience with cross functional teams, implementing a project or program
Previous experience leading a team
Change agent with strong work ethic
Knowledge of budgeting, planning, scheduling, training
High level of HSSE knowledge
Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction

Responsibilities

The Lead, Supplier Performance is responsible for managing the whole lifecycle of supplier relationships. This can include pre-sourcing activities all the way through post execution issues.
Facilitate trackable KPI development for scopes of work related to Service RFPs
Coordinate required site walks
Collaborate with Houston based Contracts Team
Provide performance data to assist with bid events
Assist with onboarding of new Suppliers
Conduct “Kick-Off” Meetings with awarded Suppliers
Assist with site onboarding of supplier personnel
Set Company expectations
Align invoicing requirements with Cost Controls Team expectations
Manage site based KPIs and scorecards collection for term of the work
Collaborate with HSSE to determine frequency of HSSE KPIs based on risk ranking
Establish and maintain open lines of communications between Company and Suppliers to avoid service delays
Monitor scope modifications to minimize change orders and/or scope creep
Oversee performance reviews and action plans with Suppliers
Lead improvement projects with Suppliers
Serve as relationship manager between Venture Global Plaquemines LNG and suppliers when issues arise