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...