Project Purchasing Leader overseeing procurement processes for large - scale projects in electrical components at AEG Power Solutions. Managing supplier relations and ensuring objectives are met on time within budget.
About the role
- Global Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing electrical, mechanical and optics materials globally. Implementing category strategies and collaborating with international teams for successful sourcing operations.
Responsibilities
- Source electrical, mechanical and optics materials globally
- Implement and execute category strategies, including developing new suppliers in new markets
- Align with Category Managers on sourcing guidance and priorities
- Align with related other functional team members and create a project team as required
- Generate project savings ideas or sourcing events in the global cost management funnel
- Track each sourcing progress and report out regularly
- Identify potential suppliers for MKS sourcing needs and establish NDAs if not already in place
- Prepare and send RFQ package to the selected suppliers for quote
- Negotiate with supplier during the quotation process and leverage any internal stakeholder needed for technical clarifications that the supplier might have
- Analyze the results of the sourcing events and present a summary of the financial opportunity to the project team and internal stakeholders
- Make recommendations on how to proceed with the best supplier solution
- Communicate the award of the project scope to suppliers
- Facilitate first article PO creation through procurement and monitor until FAI is accepted
- Handoff the supplier to production buyers and ensure master data has been created accurately
- Ensure all suppliers and subcontractors comply with company policies, including ethical sourcing practices, safety, and corporate responsibility
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience working in a diverse and global supply chain organization
- CPIM, CSCP or similar certification preferred
- In-depth knowledge and experience in Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/Machining and Optics/Photonics
- Capability to evaluate a variety of potential suppliers and analyze supplier proposals of a total cost
- Negotiation skills for cost reduction, cost avoidance and terms & conditions
- Ability to lead a complex project from end to end and deliver a positive result on time
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Team-player attitude, excellent communication skills, self-motivated drive
- Microsoft office skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Power BI
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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