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.
The Procurement Analyst – Direct Materials will partner with others in the Procurement team to support Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline activities. In this individual contributor role, the Procurement Analyst will learn and execute basic requests for proposals, support development of bid event materials, facilitate the execution of NDAs, negotiate terms and conditions and execute Material Purchase Orders as needed to support the stakeholder schedules and budgets. This position requires knowledge of the procurement function, ability to learn and apply basic contracting concepts and conduct procurement activities. The Procurement Analyst must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.
- Learn and apply procurement processes and supply chain best practices to support of business objectives.
- Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.
- Generate requests for direct material proposal with established vendors, issue Purchase Orders for the purchase of direct materials.
- Support pre-bid meetings, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and support in making recommendations for awards aligned with business needs.
- Understand and be able to negotiate standard terms and conditions to protect the company from risks and liabilities.
- Learn and understand general purchasing terms and negotiate deviations to standard terms and conditions with the support of Legal.
- Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.
- Learn and apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to build bid lists and bid packages.
- 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.
- Perform other duties assigned.
- Recent graduate with Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.
- 0 – 3 year's experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with civil, structural and mechanical scopes.
- Basic awareness of materials procurement processes.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to building relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present key details and conclusions.
- Familiarity with MS OfficeSuite suite of tools.
- Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.
- Demonstrated initiative, motivated to learn, take on challenges and work with strong attention to detail.
- 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.
Work Hours: 9AM – 5PM, Mon – Friday (some overtime may be required)
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.