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Lead, Supplier Performance

Venture Global LNG, Port Sulphur, LA, United States


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 team in Port Sulphur, LA. The Lead, Supplier Performance requires an in-depth knowledge of commercial contracting and project management. The role involves applying this knowledge when reviewing strategic supplier contracts and supplier performance with respect to cost, quality and on‑time completion of commitments.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

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

Working Conditions

Based in Port Sulphur, LA

May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours

May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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