Sourcing Specialist - Machining/Machine Parts

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Overview

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for facilitating an efficient sourcing process by building relationships with suppliers, negotiating cost and developing agreements for the Goods and Services required at multiple locations within the Geozone and/or the Region, this involve using established sourcing methodology, electronic platforms and tools. The role will report to the Global Category Manager, liaise with overall company sourcing strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures to develop and implement the sourcing plan, working closely with Operations and Category Plant Management to refine the sourcing strategy and plans for the Geozone and/or Region for the upcoming year
• Assesses sourcing and category opportunities, analyzing spend data from multiple sources, structured analysis of supplier/category industry to identify trends, purchasing patterns, competitive position, market conditions and expiring contracts to indicate ways to improve the pricing, quality, service and technology
• Ensures sourcing events (RFX’s), negotiates hard savings and/or benefits to lower the overall cost to the organization
• Ensure accurate and up to date contracts and supplier records are maintained
• Ensures to award contracts and agreements to suppliers that comply with company requirements
• Tracks performance aspects of contracts and supplier development that includes contract inventory, segmentation, risk assessments, contingency planning and validation of right pricing
• Ensures safe and efficient utilization of company systems, tools and spreadsheets/reports
• Create strategic alliances with suppliers to develop and maintain long-term supply partnerships
• Works with all relevant parties in the consolidation and rationalization of Supplier base
• Proficient understanding of technical requirements, designs and identify the required capabilities
  
  

Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Familiarity with Procurement and Sourcing principles and techniques: Procure-to-Pay full cycle, e-catalogues, e-ordering and e-invoicing Strategic Sourcing methodology and tools
• Analysing data regarding the cost and availability of materials and services that are needed to complete projects
• Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of commodity industry specifically for machining or machine parts
• Experience with any ERP Systems
• Advanced excel user
• Must have a proven track record in qualifying complex machining parts and possess a strong understanding of quality standards
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills, including cost models
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Solid understanding of fundamental contracting and agreements principles with the ability to create contracts using Company templates
• Excellent Customer Service
  
  

Preferred

• Supply Market expertise in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Oracle platforms and services
  
  

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent combination of higher degree and related experience
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience with demonstrated competencies in a sourcing and procurement of machining and machine parts
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Sourcing Certificate
• 5+ years of experience in a sourcing and procurement in machining and machine parts