JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well-being is a top priority.

Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Project VPM Manager (Vendor Process Management) to join our team based in Houston, TX.

About the Job

• This position is responsible for supporting the on-time (expediting) and on-specification (inspection/quality) delivery of equipment and/or material ordered for TEN projects. To accomplish this the Project VPM Manager will utilize the VPM organization (team), processes, and systems to manage supplier purchase orders.
• The VPM function, accountable to the Global Sourcing and Procurement organization, is a key role supporting TEN project delivery.
• The Project VPM Manager will work on projects as a dedicated resource leading other VPM resources within the project procurement team.
• This supervisory position will generally have responsibility for coordinating VPM coordinators that manage Low/Medium/High criticality purchase orders (e.g. Inspection Level 1/2/3/4 | Expediting Level A/B/C/D) on medium to large projects (up to $1B materials) as well as being a technical referent for the department. The VPM PM will provide/perform the activities covered hereafter.

Job Scope:

• Coordinate and have accountability for assigned VPM Coordinators (level I, II, or III) work product by assigning and monitoring their purchase order assignments
• Review/analyze the schedule information provided by assigned suppliers and provide relevant feedback concerning delivery ability to the Head of VPM Organization, or Project Procurement Manager, as relevant.
• Monitors PO execution; with particular emphasis on critical path or complicated orders
• Regularly update status of orders in material tracking tools
  • TEN projects = Hexagon Smart Materials
  • JV projects = various
• Coordinate inspection activities (what/when) with the supplier and TEN contracted 3rd party inspection agencies in accordance with the ITP (Inspection and Test Plan)
• Conduct on-site expediting visits, to regional suppliers when assigned by VPM Project Manager
• Coordinate 3rd party expediting resources for regional and/or international suppliers as relevant
• Track / manage assigned 3rd party resources inspection/expediting budget (hours)
• Analyze and provide feedback, set-up systems/tools, reports using key deliverables (e.g. Pre-inspection meeting report, Pre-fabrication meeting report, expediting report(s), inspection report(s), Inspection Release Note, fabrication schedules
• Produce, distribute, and follow-up on relevant reports
• Maintain organized and accurate records for own scope utilizing assigned tools (e.g. Document Management Systems, Material Management Systems)
• Search for, identify, and immediately report supplier fabrication schedule impacts using the correct tools, processes, and communication channels for own orders. Impacts may be resultant of but not limited to the following:
  • Documentation submittal (supplier to TEN)
  • Documentation return (TEN to supplier)
  • Sub-suppliers performance
  • Material deliveries, etc
• Search for, identify, and immediately report supplier fabrication quality impacts using the correct tools, processes, and communication channels for own orders
  • Initiate and follow-up on quality issues in applicable tools (e.g. Intelex) and follow-up with relevant stakeholders (e.g. VPM management, QAQC,..)
• Search for, identify, agree, and coordinates schedule mitigation strategies with supplier, VPM Project Manager and Project Management team while following the implementation through resolution.
• Support close-out activities on purchase orders (e.g. back charges, liquidated damages) and the project (KPIs, metrics, lessons learned)
• Contribute to the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) continuous improvement initiatives with respect to procedures, guidelines, systems, training
• Contributes to the supplier and 3rd party agencies performance evaluations covering schedule, quality (Non-conformity), Environmental Social Governance metrics (i.e. ESG)
• Approve timesheets of seconded personnel
• Participate in annual performance reviews of seconded personnel

We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

About You

Wed love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree (supply chain, engineering, business administration, quality) or equivalent offsetting inspection/expediting domain experience
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-generational, team-orientated, collaborative environment.
• Experience motivating, leading and coordinating 2-10 personnel
• Experience with project materials value >$200mn <$1bn
• Available to work flexible hours (when warranted) to coordinate suppliers, agencies, or other TEN offices that may be located internationally
• Proficient with MS Excel, MSWord, virtual meeting platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Available to travel regionally/internationally (if/as warranted)
• English language (spoken | written)
• Knowledge of scheduling and milestone tracking

Nice to have:

• PMP or CAPM certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification/training
• Knowledge of (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) EPC, or fabrication information lifecycles acquired through direct experience
• (6) (10) years experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, or similar interaction with expediting activities
• Other language proficiency (spoken | written)

Inclusion Standards

In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards.

• We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought.
• No one has all the knowledge and solutions, collectively we do.
• We foster a caring environment where people are respected, comfortable to share and be heard.
• We promote active listening for effective decisions and action.

Whats Next?

Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

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It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.