Sourcing Specialist

Role / Responsibilities

The Sourcing Specialist is part of the Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) & Capital sourcing team which manages the sourcing needs for a group of business / function category teams or on a project basis.

Negotiate spot purchases for capital projects implement contracts and manage related work processes typically on large international capital projects

Creates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies as well as for the implementation of commercial agreements and spot purchase orders.

Responsible for various sourcing activities pertaining to running the business and contract management as well as providing support for the Supply Manager in implementing and executing strategy and agreements

Targeted discipline commodity focus for this role is Engineered Equipment (Process Containment Equipment (PCE) Mechanical or / Electrical)

Support all clients in the business and functions that these category areas support by applying market knowledge and tactical negotiation skills the main objective will be to add value to the discipline commodity you will be sourcing and to maximize value delivery to Businesses and the Global Engineering Solutions organization

Where applicable, may draft negotiate and ultimately own a contract with a supplier

Key team member within one or more commodity areas receiving functional leadership from various Capital / MRO Purchasing Leaders and respective Sourcing Manager(s) while reporting administratively to the Global Capital Purchasing Resource Leader

Skills and Knowledge

Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals and procurement work processes and policies

Ability to focus on value delivery and maintaining sustainable competitive advantages

Effective negotiator and able to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skills

Financial and market analysis skills and effectively manipulate and analyze data

Initiative to challenge inefficiencies and process deviations

Strong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities

Proficiency with applicable Microsoft applications(Excel Word PowerPoint, etc.)

The ability to work across cultures and geographies

Critical Success Factors

Focus on value delivery and sustainable competitive advantage for the Business Partner

Practical versus strategic approach to opportunities

Teamwork and communication

Excellent negotiation skills

Initiative to continually improve the work process implementation and to challenge inefficiencies process deviations and strategy deviations

Initiative leadership knowledge and communication skills to advocate Purchasing policies and processes

Ability to persuade others through effective communication skills (both oral and written)

Willingness and ability to challenge inefficiencies and process deviations and strategy deviations

Utilization of data manipulation and analysis skills to effectively communicate

Exhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of clients

Ability to look beyond local site for aggregation and process simplification opportunities

Willingness to accept responsibility to pro-actively lead the resolution of any disconnects within the entire purchasing process

Implement commercial agreements and associated work processes for products and services as delegated by the Sourcing Manager

Maintain basic knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as mergers and acquisitions financial status and changes in key personnel

Communicate where applicable to the Supplier Management Action Teams (SMATs)

Utilize available Sourcing tools to the fullest capability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process

Assist with the prequalification and site access processes related to on-site labor including securement of Hold Harmless / Proof of Insurance documentation

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and effectively manage quality service / product performance issues with suppliers

Intervene with suppliers on applicable quality and performance issues at the request of clients or as identified via Supplier Management Action teams (SMATs)

Interface with the Global Purchasing Service Center and Payables to resolve issues concerning purchase order placement for assigned commodities or labor services.

Interface with the materials coordinators and project procurement leads and coordinators to ensure approved supply strategies standard work processes and proper spend delegation of authority are used

Education / Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

5 + years industrial experience

Exposure with dynamic results oriented Engineering Procurement Construction Management teams across Petrochemical and / or Oil and Gas industries

Microsoft

SAP Preferred

Category Purchasing

Function Engineering