Sourcing Specialist, LNG Capital

The role

The Sourcing Specialist, LNG Capital will create capital sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves executing purchasing transactions, conducting supplier analysis, and administering multimillion-dollar contracts to support launch manifests and developmental goals.

What you will do

• Create capital sourcing strategies to reduce risk and align with company strategy
• Develop and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships
• Maintain continuous cost reduction programs
• Communicate, manage, and drive compliance to category strategies
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness
• Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis to formulate strategic sourcing plans
• Maintain vendor delivery of goods and services
• Execute purchasing transactions and issue purchase orders
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, or Master pr
• OR 4+ years of experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Contract negotiation, Material or production planning, Operations management, Material cost control, or Master production scheduling
• Must be able to travel up to 50% work week, including international travel
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Nice to have

• Understanding of utilities, power purchase agreements, pipelines, cryogenic commodities, or gas system equipment
• Experience working in a supply chain, production, finance, or engineering function
• Established relationships with suppliers in the oil and gas or power sector
• Ability to prioritize appropriately to meet internal customer and company needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Strong budget tracking and cost analytical skills
• Experience in sourcing from a global supply base using various contractual models
• Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, completing cost models, and negotiating
• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel, SQL, and PowerBI

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depar
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

About the company

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