Cheniere Energy, Inc.

Senior Specialist, Buyer

LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Job Description

Cheniere Supply Chain Management (SCM) is shaping their organization future with a focused transformation program to establish an agile and resilient supply chain that is fit to support Cheniere’s growth.  The Cheniere SCM team are accountable to support business partners to create value, mitigate risk and assure security of supply.   SCM is building a team of professionals that not only deliver value today but create a more agile and resilient supply chain for the future.

Position Overview

The Senior Specialist, Buyer will work in lockstep with key business stakeholders and suppliers to support successful execution and completion of the Purchasing-to-Pay (P2P) process. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager and will be responsible for procurement of materials and services needed for Cheniere’s operations at sites and corporate offices.

The Senior Specialist Buyer will serve as engagement point for the completion and execution of commitments with suppliers on behalf of Cheniere. Also, is responsible for support the other SCM teams in execution of the strategies and support delivery of the strategic projects as part of the SCM continuous improvement.

This is a non-DOT position.

Responsibilities And Essential Duties

The Senior Specialist Buyer is responsible, but not limited to:

Execute P2P process in alignment with Cheniere, Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Establish Contract Purchase Agreements (CPA’s) and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) as appropriate for the business and supplier contracts.
Support the identification of vendors in order to secure quality materials at optimum cost for the Cheniere.
Coordinate and expedite delivery dates for materials as needed.
Assist, support and execute implementation of transaction reduction programs and continuous improvements opportunities, to optimize resources and build efficiencies into the purchasing process.
Evaluate/award bids from suppliers and analyze cost versus approved budgets and estimates.
Work closely with Stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met, and effectively interface with Operations, Engineering & Construction, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, HSE (among others), as well as suppliers and contractors externally.
Support and deliver robust cost management and minimizes business risks.


Stakeholder Management

Routinely communicates with integrity across business stakeholders to deliver the business needs and align with suppliers and contractors.
Coordination of business specific interests while leveraging Cheniere’s scope and scale.
Act as the primary interface for all spend in the category for the Business and SCM.
Support cross-team workload balancing to assure SCM services are delivered with quality and timely response.
Own the supplier relationships and collaborate with the sites to provide thought leadership and way-of-working that drive purchasing best practices.
Support cross-team workload balancing to assure SCM services are delivered with quality and timely response.
Support Contract Owners to gather performance feedback for effective contractor management


Category Strategy and Implementation

Provide input to the development of comprehensive Category Strategies.
Implement the relevant procurement instruments and call-off processes.
Ensure competitive bidding with incumbents, are compliant with Category Strategies and Strategic Sourcing strategies, local laws/regulations, policies and SCM functional policies, procedures, and guidelines.


Sourcing, Contracting, and Implementation

Develop Bid evaluation documentation and perform commercial analysis.
Maintains an awareness of supplier activity 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 contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, and other documents for all projects are maintained and logged into the appropriate systems.
Manage and address legal exceptions, including but not limited to commercial, technical, insurance, tax, etc.


Knowledge KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

In-depth knowledge of all processes and capabilities to manage the end-to-end P2P process, typical contract provisions, compensation structure and legal terms.
Purchasing experience with construction, maintenance and operation of LNG Terminal Operations or Oil and Gas Cheniere with strong negotiation skills.
Understanding of plant operations and maintenance planning.


Skills

Ability to work proactively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, identify issues/opportunities, recommend and implement solutions.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships to achieve results.
Detailed oriented, organized, and able to complete activities and programs timely.
Computer savvy, including but not limited to: Oracle, Maximo, and Microsoft Office.

Education And Experience Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, Accounting, Engineering, or related business preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years applicable experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably within the LNG or oil and gas industry. Applicable experience includes:
Competitive bidding, request for proposal/quotation package development, bid evaluations, and contracting, preferably within operations and/or engineering and construction/capital projects.
Supplier management and contract administration.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical 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. This position will require travel to our facilities located in Corpus Christi, Texas and Sabine Pass, Louisiana in a regular basis.
Cheniere 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 and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) approval, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

Ada Job Requirements

Reasonable accommodation 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 OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere 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

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.

We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, 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 that is invested in our company 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 competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.

A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.

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