Responsibilities:
Learn and follow all ISO processes and procedures
Assist the Project Manager by monitoring vendor schedules
Work with the Project Team to resolve any issues that arise during the execution of the purchase order.
Expedite orders as necessary
Manage supplier compliance with contract requirements
Identify technically and commercially competitive potential suppliers for assigned equipment
Review commercial bids and negotiate with suppliers to ensure they meet the project requirements.
Negotiate price and terms.
Recommend technically approved vendor based on the commercial bid and risk analysis
Interface with Accounting, Engineering and Product Quality departments to develop and maintain the Approved Suppliers List and perform associated vendor maintenance activities
Process RFQ's, obtain a sufficient number of quotes to meet project needs and departmental objectives
Implement ISO processes for conditionally qualifying or qualifying a supplier when not on the AQL
Prepare bid tabulations, obtain required authorization, negotiate price and terms to assure Purchase Orders and Change Orders are issued in accordance with procedures and with the best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Maintain the purchase order records in accordance with good procurement practices and ISO process requirements
Assist the estimating group during the proposal phase by providing information regarding current shop loads and market pricing and by negotiating anticipated agreement when relevant, in order to validate and secure the prices of the equipments, services or raw material
Assist the estimating group by providing reliable unit prices or by assisting with the development of tools that can build budget prices for assigned equipments, services or raw material
Develop a transportation plan for all purchased equipment
Issue Project Purchasing Reports as requested by management
Establish and maintain purchasing strategies for the most critical segments of your portfolio, keeping in mind the Strategic sourcing priorities defined at sector level
Monitor the supplier Market trends, and anticipate the Market evolution Negotiate frame-agreements, partnership for relevant commodities in application of the Group purchasing strategy and policies
Assume a role in the evolution of purchasing tools and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Engineering degree or business preferred; purchasing experience in engineering/manufacturing
Prior experience using SAP highly preferred
Power BI experience a plus
Thorough understanding of commercial terms and conditions as they apply to the boiler/utility industry
Computer literate with fluency in spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
25% travel required
Hybrid work environment 3 days per week in office 2 days per week remote work, full time remote not available
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