Venture Global LNG · 2 months ago
Category Manager - Direct Materials
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The Category Manager – Direct Materials will partner with internal stakeholders to set sourcing and procurement strategies for direct materials, ensuring project schedules and budgets are met.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of procurement strategies for a category of direct material and advising on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives
Apply advanced supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented
Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required
Lead vendor pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, develop and execute Frame Agreements, issue Purchase Orders or author Complex Purchasing Contracts for the purchase of direct materials
Facilitate pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs
Able to negotiate advanced materials terms and conditions, scopes of work, and pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities
Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration, Risk Management and Legal
Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures
Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages
Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis
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
Coach and mentor others within the Supply Chain team sharing experiences and knowledge across disciplines
Perform other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field
10+ years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with complex civil, structural and mechanical scopes
Expertise in a specific category of direct material purchases such as Electrical, Mechanical, Rotating, Rental or Fabricated Equipment
Excellent knowledge and proficiency in sourcing, contracting and procurement processes
Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions
Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities
Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail
Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports
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
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
Preferred
Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems
Legal experience desired
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$46.48BKey Investors
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2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $3B
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Leadership Team
Jack Thayer
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Blake
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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