About

• Description
• 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.

• This is a temporary, contract position.

• Job Summary: Excelerate seeks a local Supply Chain Specialist responsible for all International LNG Fleet Vessels located in Europe as well as local purchases. The Specialist will be responsible for expediting and logistics of all goods, services, and equipment to ensure on-time delivery of goods to job or project sites, by maintaining schedules regarding transit times, progress and deadlines. Develop processes that make the supply chain more efficient and organized. Initiates contact and follow up with vendors for purchased materials to assure on-time delivery based on Purchase Order Terms.

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

• The Supply Chain Procurement Specialist needs to ensure that the EE Policies, Procedures and Processes are implemented, enforced and, when applicable, developed, and improved.
• Monitor and optimize total costs, while respecting the goods or service requirements and delivery criteria.
• Maintain day to day relations with the internal clients on Supply Chain related topics.
• Review and attentively monitor and enforce compliance of all internal clients and stakeholders with procedures, suggesting procedural improvements to his/her manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify different areas in the workplace, the risks associated with each and a basic understanding of the regulations.
• Monitor and negotiate with local & International vendors and deliveries associated with purchases.
• In charge of the full order cycle and making sure that ordered goods are delivered to the end user.
• Work 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 local and international vendors and pushes or pulling in orders based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with applicable Supply Chain/Sourcing/Technical teams/Business Management as appropriate 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.
• Educated in Supply chain Management or with significant knowledge and experience in the Supply chain area.
• Liaise with the procurement and logistic dept. to follow up on the OS&D process (Overage, shortage, or Damage)
• Obtain supplier quotes and forward to Requisitioner with Supply Chain recommendations considering optimal total cost, quality, delivery time, delivery place, Terms & Conditions, and risk.
• Have the ability to negotiated Contract and MSA with critical vendors.
• Support the sourcing strategy for fleet procurement.
• Management of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Assist with customs clearance issues with agents and obtain needed information as required by the logistic department.
• Track POs for proper reception in the system NS and close out activities.
• Keep updated the compliance log: tracking, documentation validity, regular systems update and review, weekly, monthly and KPI reports.
• Follow up with Vessel agent and supply Boat regarding local delivery to vessels and terminals logistics.
• Working Conditions
• Work is performed primarily on-site at The Woodlands corporate office. May be subject to standard office noise levels and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.).

• 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 AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time.

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.

• Requirements
• At least 5 years of offshore Supply Chain experience is required
• Strong team spirit and customer service orientation. Willing to take initiative.
• Good Knowledge of Supply chain information systems (ERP).
• Management of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills.
• Strong MS Office skills with Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Word.
• Understanding of INCOTERMS.