VPM Coordinator

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 thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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.

Position Summary

The Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Coordinator II is responsible for supporting the on-time delivery and on-specification execution of equipment and materials ordered for project execution. The role manages supplier purchase order performance through supplier expediting, inspection coordination, schedule tracking, quality monitoring, and reporting activities.

The position works closely with Buyers, Project VPM Managers, Logistics personnel, Material Managers, Quality Management teams, suppliers, clients, third-party agencies, and project stakeholders to ensure supplier commitments and project requirements are achieved.

The VPM Coordinator II is typically assigned responsibility for low to medium criticality purchase orders and supports vendor performance monitoring activities that contribute to successful project delivery and supplier performance management. In addition, this role provides coaching and training support to less experienced personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Review and analyze supplier schedule information and provide delivery performance feedback to project stakeholders
• Monitor purchase order execution activities
• Maintain accurate order status information within material tracking systems
• Coordinate inspection activities with suppliers and third-party inspection agencies in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Validate purchase orders, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation required for inspections
• Conduct on-site expediting visits to regional suppliers as assigned
• Coordinate third-party expediting resources supporting regional and international suppliers
• Track inspection and expediting budgets associated with assigned resources
• Analyze supplier performance information and inspection deliverables
• Develop and distribute supplier performance and production reports
• Maintain accurate project documentation, supplier records, and tracking information
• Identify and report supplier schedule impacts, delays, and delivery risks
• Identify and report supplier quality issues and non-conformance concerns
• Support implementation of supplier schedule mitigation activities
• Contribute to supplier and third-party agency performance evaluations

Leadership / Management Responsibilities

• Coach and train less experienced VPM personnel
• Provide guidance regarding supplier performance management activities
• Support knowledge sharing and development of best practices within the VPM organization
• Assist project teams in resolving supplier performance and delivery concerns
• Promote collaboration among suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities

• Follow Technip Energies Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) procedures and requirements
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and exercise stop-work authority when necessary
• Comply with company procedures, guidelines, standards, and project-specific VPM requirements
• Maintain accurate records using approved document management and material management systems
• Initiate and follow up on supplier quality issues within approved tracking systems
• Ensure timely escalation of supplier performance risks and project impacts
• Support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) supplier performance reporting activities
• Maintain compliance with vendor performance management procedures and reporting requirements
• Advise management of any requested deviations from approved work scopes or procedures

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Experience working in a multicultural, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
• Availability to work flexible hours as required to support suppliers and global project teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and virtual meeting platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel regionally as required
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• PMP or CAPM certification
• Availability for international travel
• Knowledge of scheduling and milestone tracking
• Knowledge of EPC project execution or fabrication information lifecycles
• Two to four years of experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, or expediting activities
• Proficiency in a second language

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Vendor performance management
• Supplier expediting
• Inspection coordination
• Purchase order monitoring
• Schedule and milestone tracking
• Supplier reporting and analytics
• Quality issue management
• Material tracking systems
• Supplier performance evaluation
• Risk identification and escalation
• Documentation management
• Stakeholder communication
• Coaching and training support

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with periodic supplier visits
• Regional travel as required
• Frequent interaction with suppliers, project teams, inspection agencies, procurement personnel, and stakeholders
• Support of multiple purchase orders and supplier performance activities simultaneously
• Fast-paced environment with schedule-driven project requirements

Additional Information

• No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Whats next?

At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting.

Together, lets be part of the solution!