CFE International LLC · 20 hours ago
VP Administration - Director Level
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expCFE International is a Houston-based affiliate of Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), Mexico’s state-owned electric utility. They are seeking a Vice President of Administration to drive strategic planning and oversee all administrative functions related to material, technological, and human resources.
CommercialIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and oversee administrative policies and guidelines aimed at operational efficiency and the optimal use of material, technological, and human resources
Lead and optimize administrative processes through continuous improvement methodologies, ensuring efficiency, cost reduction, and operational simplicity
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of the areas under your supervision, enabling data-driven decision-making
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements across all administrative processes, in coordination with legal and compliance departments
Oversee talent management processes, including attraction, recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, training, and initiatives related to organizational climate and culture
Promote an organizational culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement, promoting the development and retention of human talent
Oversee procurement processes for both direct (natural gas & transportation) and indirect categories, ensuring competitive processes and robust vendor management
Manage contracts related to operational performance, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, scope, and financial obligations, always safeguarding the organization's best interests
Identify and address operational related to material and technological resources ensuring their proper acquisition, availability, maintenance, and safeguarding
Drive digital transformation by promoting the adoption of information technologies and digital tools across administrative functions
Provide input into corporate and strategic planning, setting goals for departments and collaborating with senior leaders on policy implementation
Collaborate with the CFO and executive team to define and execute administrative strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Law, or a related field
6+ years, including leadership experience, in administration, material resources, general services, information technologies, or human resource management
Leadership in managing human, material, technological, and/or financial resources
Experience in procurement, contracting, and/or bidding processes
Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and result-oriented decision making
Effective communication across different organizational levels
Management of multidisciplinary teams and conflict resolution
Adaptability, resilience and a strong institutional and service-oriented mindset
Preferred
Master's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related area
Courses or certifications in administrative management, continuous improvement, strategic leadership, or digital transformation will be positively valued
Solid negotiation skills with suppliers
Proficiency in digital tools
International experience or background in multinational environments
Strong bilingual communication (English & Spanish)
Discretion in handling sensitive information
Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
Friendly, service-oriented demeanor
Benefits
Annual and performance‑based bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
Employer‑paid life insurance
401(k)‑retirement plan with company match
Reasonable paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Resources for continuous learning
Company
CFE International LLC
What We Do We are an affiliate of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), incorporated in the United States and based in Houston, Texas, focused on marketing natural gas.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aniel Altamirano
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Gerardo De la Torre CyC
Chief Operating Officer
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