Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement

As a Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement at Venture Global LNG, you'll oversee daily procurement activities at the Point Celeste project site. Your responsibilities include leading a team of Field Buyers, managing procurement requests, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring that all construction materials and equipment needs are met efficiently to support the project schedule.

To qualify for the Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement role at Venture Global LNG, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or business. Additionally, you should have at least 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement and sourcing within construction projects, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.

The Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement plays a crucial role in ensuring that all material and equipment needs are promptly met, thereby minimizing delays and enhancing project efficiency. By collaborating closely with various teams on-site and maintaining strong supplier relationships, you'll facilitate a seamless procurement process that directly contributes to the overall success of Venture Global LNG’s projects.

At Venture Global LNG, the work environment is collaborative and fast-paced. As a Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement, you'll work directly on-site at Point Celeste, engaging with multiple teams and dealing with rapidly changing priorities. There's a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving, making it a dynamic place to grow your career.

Yes! At Venture Global LNG, we value career development and provide opportunities for advancement. As a Manager, Construction Project Field Procurement, your leadership skills and procurement expertise can pave the way for future leadership opportunities within the organization, especially as we continue to expand our projects and initiatives.

In preparing your answer, focus on highlighting specific projects you've worked on, discussing your role in managing procurement activities, the teams you collaborated with, and how you dealt with challenges that arose during the procurement process.

Share examples of how you’ve effectively identified alternative suppliers in the past, emphasizing your research skills, industry connections, and how you assess supplier qualifications to ensure they align with project standards.

Discuss your method of prioritization, such as evaluating deadlines, project impact, and resources required, and share any tools or software you utilize to effectively manage and track requests.

Explain how you stay informed about corporate procurement policies and provide an example of how you've implemented compliance measures in your previous roles to ensure transparency and accountability.

Use a specific scenario where you identified a procurement issue, outlining the steps you took to address it, the outcome, and what you learned from the experience that you would apply in future situations.

Detail your experience with procurement management systems like SAP or Coupa and how you've leveraged these tools to enhance efficiency, track orders, and streamline communication among teams within construction projects.

Discuss your approach to open communication with the supplier and your strategy for mitigating delays, including how you would collaborate with the project team to adapt and resolve scheduling impacts.

Emphasize your belief in a collaborative approach, explaining how you engage with different project teams to align procurement with overall project goals, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met effectively.

Talk about the criteria you use to evaluate supplier performance, such as quality of materials, delivery timelines, communication, and your approach to documenting feedback to maintain high standards.

Explain your methods for keeping informed about industry trends, such as attending conferences, networking, and subscribing to relevant publications or online forums that discuss procurement and construction innovations.