Job DescriptionThe Role: The objective of the Sourcing/Expediting Specialist role is to support the procurement needs of NFE's FLNG Development Projects and operational assets in Mexico. The role will be responsible for facilitating and analyzing RFx events (Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal, Request for Information), as well as coordinating/managing awarded work to NFE's recommended supply base. To be effective in this role the Sourcing Specialist must have experience in sourcing through local suppliers in Mexico, be able to provide options for sourcing that best balance costs/needs and have experience in expediting material from purchase-to-delivery. This role will support both development/operational work for NFE's Mexico assets and is best fit for individuals seeking to work in a growing environment with fast paced goals and a competitive spirit to ensure business continuity is met.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will Do: - Work with internal business stakeholders supporting their project and operational needs.
- Identify optimal supply sources that balance costs, quality, and delivery needs.
- Assist Sourcing Leadership on data gathering for market analysis, category analysis, supplier risk analysis, and supplier business reviews.
- Analyze data to identify trends and prioritize strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Lead sourcing events, (i.e., RFPs and RFQs) and participate in cross-functional teams to support projects for Development and Operations.
- Implement cost drivers and develop cost models based on price, demand, specifications, and other factors affecting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Structure data sets to develop KPIs that drive business improvement efforts.
- Develop reports to supplement fact-based negotiations, strategy development, and execution.
- Assist internal stakeholders with analysis, preparation, and execution of sourcing projects.
- Evaluate and manage supply chain risks.
- Work with critical suppliers to ensure business continuity strategies to prevent supply interruptions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies, and procedures.
- Facilitate implementation and review of Terms & Conditions of contractual agreements.
- Provide economic analysis to support implementation.
QualificationsWhat You Bring: - Fluent in both English and Spanish.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both English and Spanish desirable), with ability to participate with projects on cross-functional teams in a multicultural organizational setting.
- Effective leadership communication and comfortability in presenting to organizational leaders.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain, or a business-related field.
- At least three (3) years' experience in supply chain logistics, preferably in global organizations.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities.
- Ability to interact effectively at different levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel to Houston, TX when needed.
- Ability to rapidly assimilate information and find/solve problems.
- Experience with conflict resolution and negotiations.
- Experience with expediting materials/services needs for end-to-end implementation.
- Experience managing suppliers in Oil & Gas or other capital-intensive industries.
- Experience with Terms & Conditions of Master Agreements (i.e., MSAs, GPPMAs, etc.)
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills across functional groups.
- Enjoys working and collaborating with team members.
- Advanced Excel level is required.
About UsNew Fortress Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, was founded in 2014 with the belief that access to affordable, reliable, cleaner energy is not a privilege, but a human right. Universal access to energy can impact major world issues from education to poverty reduction to gender equality. Creating that access - in an environmentally responsible way - is our fundamental mission.
Our story began with a transformation. Seeking to convert a freight rail to run on cleaner, more efficient fuel, our founder created New Fortress Energy and built Florida's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility. Soon after, New Fortress Energy made a significant investment to deliver Jamaica's first liquefied natural gas (LNG). Since then, we have embarked on an international expansion, driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury.
We help customers replace oil-based fuels with liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing turnkey, customized energy solutions to customers of all sizes around the world - and we do it quickly and efficiently. Our world-class expertise in power, infrastructure, transportation, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) allows us to manage the entire process from end-to-end: building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and small-scale solutions.
About the TeamWe envision a world in which everyone, everywhere has access to affordable, 100% clean energy. Protecting our environment and expanding energy access shouldn't be conflicting goals. Our mission is to transform NFE into one of the world's leading providers of carbon-free power by replacing fossil fuels with affordable zero net-carbon hydrogen.