Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Senior Specialist, Delivery (Supply Chain)
Cheniere Energy, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Specialist, Delivery (Supply Chain)
Houston, TX, United StatesPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Delivery Senior Specialist will work in lockstep with key business stakeholders within Operations and Engineering & Construction (E&C), SCM and suppliers to support successful execution and completion of new capital projects, ventures and expansions, within approved budget and in alignment with agreed timelines.The Delivery Senior Specialist will serve as key engagement point with SCM and stakeholders, and will be responsible for procurement of materials and services needed for Cheniere’s operations and projects. The position reports to the Distribution and Inventory Manager. The Delivery Senior Specialist also will support and collaborate with other SCM teams in execution of category strategies, spare/capital parts development and acquisition, technical reviews, special projects and support for the design, execution, implementation and sustainability of SCM strategic projects and opportunities.KNOWLEDGEIn-depth knowledge of all processes and capabilities to manage the end-to-end procure to pay (P2P), typical contract provisions, compensation structure and legal terms.Purchasing experience with construction, maintenance and operation of LNG Terminal Operations or Oil and Gas company with strong negotiation skills.Understanding of plant operations and maintenance planning.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESThe Delivery Senior Specialist is responsible, but not limited to:Accountable for the execution of purchasing processes in alignment with internal policies and procedures to ensure delivery of business plans and category strategies.Identify, negotiate and establish/execute Contract Purchase Agreements (CPA’s) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) as appropriate and needed for operations and capital projects.Execute purchasing process to establish transactional purchases against established agreements.Supporting the identification of vendors in order to secure quality materials at optimum cost for the Company.Work closely with logistics to monitor the expediting of delivery dates for critical materials, consumables and equipment needed for Operations and capital projects.Responsible for the implementation and sustain of the transaction reduction projects and opportunities to optimize resources and build efficiencies into the purchasing process.Develop, evaluate and award Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/RFQ) from suppliers.Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met, and effectively interface with legal, accounting and risk management, as well as suppliers and contractors externally.Support and deliver robust cost management and minimizes business risks.Execute processes following compliance policies, procedures and standards.Stakeholder ManagementRoutinely communicates with integrity across business stakeholders to align the intent of the business needs with service delivery commitments.Coordinates/leads business specific interests while leveraging Cheniere’s scope and scale.Act as the primary purchasing interface for Operations and E&C categories under his/her responsibility.Support/assist cross-team workload balancing to assure SCM services are delivered with quality and timely response.Owns the supplier relationships and collaborate with the sites to provide thought leadership and way-of-working that drive purchasing best practices.Support contract owners to gather performance feedback for effective contractor management.Spare Parts Philosophy and Inventory Strategy ImplementationProvide input and leads the development of comprehensive spare parts and inventory strategies.Ensure competitive bidding with incumbents, are compliant with spare parts philosophy, inventory strategies, SCM policies and procedures, and local laws/regulations.Sourcing, Contracting, and ExecutionResponsible for bid packages development, evaluation, and documentation.Maintains an awareness of supplier lead times to ensure supply of materials, equipment, and services to meet current and future schedule needs.Ensures that contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all agreement and purchase order correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other documents for all projects are maintained, logged and protected into the appropriate systems.QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)Education and Certifications:Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Accounting, Engineering, or related business preferred.Experience:Minimum of five (5) years experience in purchasing, preferably within operations in the LNG or oil and gas industry. Experience in critical/spare parts identification, technical review and purchasing preferable.Skills:Ability to work self-directed, independently and with a proactive approach.Exceptional problem-solving. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, identify issues/opportunities, recommend and implement solutions.Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships to achieve results.Detailed oriented, organized, and able to complete multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.Computer savvy, including but not limited to: Oracle, Maximo, and Microsoft Office.DIRECT REPORTSFREEDOM TO ACTRequires minimum supervision/guidance. Must also use sound judgment and make good decisions.WORK CONDITIONSPhysical Area:
Our Houston office is located in the heart of downtown and we offer free parking or a metro ticket to get here. With all corporate teams at the same location, there’s always a buzz around the office. You’ll have dedicated desk space and plenty of human interaction.Facilities and hardware:
Our offices are modern, bright and designed to foster collaboration. You’ll have access to great IT equipment and support and can readily access the downtown tunnels, restaurants and gyms. Frequent travel to our operations facilities (LNG Terminals, Pipeline and others) will be required.Working conditions:
Cheniere is committed to improving the wellbeing of our employees and while you may on occasion need to work outside usual working hours, we aspire to provide a good work life balance for all.Company culture:
So what’s the culture like at Cheniere? It’s our values—teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness and safety—at work. We’re happy when we hear employees say we have a great culture. But we’re not satisfied with building a great culture, we’re endeavoring to build the best culture.Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.ADA JOB REQUIREMENTSReasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.About Us
As a Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is leading the way in the LNG industry by providing secure, clean and affordable energy to countries and companies around the world. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, being nimble, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities and our assets.Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce who are owners of Cheniere Energy through our annual stock grant program. Our high performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are like our company: competitive and strong, while prioritizing wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will have a significant impact on our business and in our communities.As a worldwide company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas with U.S. offices in Washington, D.C., and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and production sites in Cameron, Louisiana (Sabine Pass Liquefaction) and Gregory, Texas (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), and international offices in London, England, Singapore and Beijing, China.Job Info
Job Identification: 24000237Job Category: Distribution and LogisticsPosting Date: 08/07/2024, 08:04 PMLocations: 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, 77002, US
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Houston, TX, United StatesPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Delivery Senior Specialist will work in lockstep with key business stakeholders within Operations and Engineering & Construction (E&C), SCM and suppliers to support successful execution and completion of new capital projects, ventures and expansions, within approved budget and in alignment with agreed timelines.The Delivery Senior Specialist will serve as key engagement point with SCM and stakeholders, and will be responsible for procurement of materials and services needed for Cheniere’s operations and projects. The position reports to the Distribution and Inventory Manager. The Delivery Senior Specialist also will support and collaborate with other SCM teams in execution of category strategies, spare/capital parts development and acquisition, technical reviews, special projects and support for the design, execution, implementation and sustainability of SCM strategic projects and opportunities.KNOWLEDGEIn-depth knowledge of all processes and capabilities to manage the end-to-end procure to pay (P2P), typical contract provisions, compensation structure and legal terms.Purchasing experience with construction, maintenance and operation of LNG Terminal Operations or Oil and Gas company with strong negotiation skills.Understanding of plant operations and maintenance planning.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESThe Delivery Senior Specialist is responsible, but not limited to:Accountable for the execution of purchasing processes in alignment with internal policies and procedures to ensure delivery of business plans and category strategies.Identify, negotiate and establish/execute Contract Purchase Agreements (CPA’s) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) as appropriate and needed for operations and capital projects.Execute purchasing process to establish transactional purchases against established agreements.Supporting the identification of vendors in order to secure quality materials at optimum cost for the Company.Work closely with logistics to monitor the expediting of delivery dates for critical materials, consumables and equipment needed for Operations and capital projects.Responsible for the implementation and sustain of the transaction reduction projects and opportunities to optimize resources and build efficiencies into the purchasing process.Develop, evaluate and award Request for Proposals/Quotes (RFP/RFQ) from suppliers.Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met, and effectively interface with legal, accounting and risk management, as well as suppliers and contractors externally.Support and deliver robust cost management and minimizes business risks.Execute processes following compliance policies, procedures and standards.Stakeholder ManagementRoutinely communicates with integrity across business stakeholders to align the intent of the business needs with service delivery commitments.Coordinates/leads business specific interests while leveraging Cheniere’s scope and scale.Act as the primary purchasing interface for Operations and E&C categories under his/her responsibility.Support/assist cross-team workload balancing to assure SCM services are delivered with quality and timely response.Owns the supplier relationships and collaborate with the sites to provide thought leadership and way-of-working that drive purchasing best practices.Support contract owners to gather performance feedback for effective contractor management.Spare Parts Philosophy and Inventory Strategy ImplementationProvide input and leads the development of comprehensive spare parts and inventory strategies.Ensure competitive bidding with incumbents, are compliant with spare parts philosophy, inventory strategies, SCM policies and procedures, and local laws/regulations.Sourcing, Contracting, and ExecutionResponsible for bid packages development, evaluation, and documentation.Maintains an awareness of supplier lead times to ensure supply of materials, equipment, and services to meet current and future schedule needs.Ensures that contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all agreement and purchase order correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other documents for all projects are maintained, logged and protected into the appropriate systems.QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)Education and Certifications:Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Accounting, Engineering, or related business preferred.Experience:Minimum of five (5) years experience in purchasing, preferably within operations in the LNG or oil and gas industry. Experience in critical/spare parts identification, technical review and purchasing preferable.Skills:Ability to work self-directed, independently and with a proactive approach.Exceptional problem-solving. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, identify issues/opportunities, recommend and implement solutions.Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships to achieve results.Detailed oriented, organized, and able to complete multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.Computer savvy, including but not limited to: Oracle, Maximo, and Microsoft Office.DIRECT REPORTSFREEDOM TO ACTRequires minimum supervision/guidance. Must also use sound judgment and make good decisions.WORK CONDITIONSPhysical Area:
Our Houston office is located in the heart of downtown and we offer free parking or a metro ticket to get here. With all corporate teams at the same location, there’s always a buzz around the office. You’ll have dedicated desk space and plenty of human interaction.Facilities and hardware:
Our offices are modern, bright and designed to foster collaboration. You’ll have access to great IT equipment and support and can readily access the downtown tunnels, restaurants and gyms. Frequent travel to our operations facilities (LNG Terminals, Pipeline and others) will be required.Working conditions:
Cheniere is committed to improving the wellbeing of our employees and while you may on occasion need to work outside usual working hours, we aspire to provide a good work life balance for all.Company culture:
So what’s the culture like at Cheniere? It’s our values—teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness and safety—at work. We’re happy when we hear employees say we have a great culture. But we’re not satisfied with building a great culture, we’re endeavoring to build the best culture.Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.ADA JOB REQUIREMENTSReasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.About Us
As a Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is leading the way in the LNG industry by providing secure, clean and affordable energy to countries and companies around the world. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, being nimble, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities and our assets.Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce who are owners of Cheniere Energy through our annual stock grant program. Our high performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are like our company: competitive and strong, while prioritizing wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will have a significant impact on our business and in our communities.As a worldwide company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas with U.S. offices in Washington, D.C., and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and production sites in Cameron, Louisiana (Sabine Pass Liquefaction) and Gregory, Texas (Corpus Christi Liquefaction), and international offices in London, England, Singapore and Beijing, China.Job Info
Job Identification: 24000237Job Category: Distribution and LogisticsPosting Date: 08/07/2024, 08:04 PMLocations: 845 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX, 77002, US
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