Supply Chain Specialist Procurement

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: As a Supply Chain Specialist - Procurement, you will play a pivotal role within our procurement team, focusing specifically on supply chain operations related to Fleet management. Reporting to the Global Fleet Procurement Manager, you will assist in developing and implementing global procurement strategies tailored to our company's objectives and goals. Your primary responsibilities will include overseeing the procurement process from Fleet requisition to product and service delivery working closely with the Logistics Team, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders' business requirements. Cultivating strong relationships with key Fleet suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and identifying opportunities for cost savings will be central to your role. Compliance with established policies and procedures is paramount as you navigate the complexities of global supply chain operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Ensure that EE Policies, Procedures and Processes are implemented, enforced and, when applicable, review, improved and created.
• Identify, onboard and lead negotiations with local and regional vendors to increase in country value and cost efficiencies.
• In charge of the efficient procurement activities for assigned assets and projects considering total cost, specification, quality, delivery time, delivery place, Terms & Conditions, and risk to ensure that materials and services are delivered to assets as needed.
• Obtain supplier quotes and follow up with vendors to ensure timely submission of pricing. Ensure that RFQs are evaluated, and recommendation comments documented the ERP system considering total cost, specification, quality, delivery time, delivery place, Terms & Conditions, and risk.
• Ensure all procurement process supporting documentation is attached to ERP Systems and where such documents are identified missing then take action to attach and close out the issue them. 
• Conduct procurement activities based on priority and criticality of Requisitions for materials or services to be delivered on time to the vessels.
• Negotiates prices, delivery times and payment terms with vendors.
• Collaborate with applicable stakeholders to source and launch Request for Quote (RFQ) and support negotiations and final supplier selection to optimize service/product quality, total cost, and lead-time.
• Collaborate with VSIs to enable timely RFQ and PO approvals.
• Issue purchase orders (POs) for approved RFQs in a timely manner, ensuring delivery times are within the needed date, and where there are any delays the VSI is informed. 
• Verify that the vendor has received the PO one issued.
• Liaise and work with the logistic department.
• Ensure non-conforming products and services are followed up, investigated and closeout out.
• Track and record cost savings and identify opportunities for future cost savings and efficiencies.
• Collaborate and maintain day to day relations with the stakeholders on Supply Chain related topics to deliver business goals and expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Approximately 20%.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be authorized to work in assigned location. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• Other relevant certifications in sourcing or procurement can be advantageous.
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Word and Power BI.
• Proficiency in using procurement ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex procurement data and derive actionable insights.
• Strong knowledge and Experience in negotiating with vendors.
• Knowledge & experience working with Sourcing Teams and Logistics Teams and understanding the procurement interface.
• Strong Knowledge of Contracts and Contract Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in Offshore, Oil Service or Marine industry.
• Proven experience in managing procurement operations.