Procurement Specialist

• Lead the Commodity Circle in the respective area of responsibility with the support of cross-functional team members.
• Manage the commodities for the respective area of responsibility.
• Define the Ecosystem strategy in the respective area of responsibility with cross-functional counterparts and support from Global Commodity Manager's (GCMs), and in alignment with business.
• Ensure transparency on cost structures and spend in the area of responsibility via Commodity Circles.
• Create and implement business-specific initiatives and measures based on respective commodity strategy in alignment with the Ecosystem strategy and business objectives.
• Increase Managed Spend in the area of responsibility by safeguarding awardings following the defined commodity strategy.
• Maintain a competitive supply base in alignment with the Ecosystem strategy and the Commodity Circle.
• Execute periodic strategic procurement activities - negotiations planning, commodity strategy updates, awarding strategy and sourcing board approvals, quarterly review meetings.
• Prepare, negotiate, award, and make available frame contracts & price lists for strategic suppliers in accordance with business and market requirements (in alignment with GCM).
• Manage the relationship with assigned strategic suppliers (in alignment with GCM).
• Generate, document, and implement savings measures; monitor and report relevant KPIs.
• Drive early procurement/supplier involvement, as well as cost-out activities, through the respective Commodity Circles.
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities, and implement respective measures.
• Provide feedback on supplier market information and knowledge to stakeholders through the network.
• Drive supply/supplier management processes (qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering, or functions in the machinery industries.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to make decisions.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in managing long-term contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Negotiations and supplier relations management.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Business or Supply Chain Management or Engineering.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Good Communication & interpersonal skills:
• Understand main mechanical manufacturing processes and be able to communicate basic mechanical topics with suppliers and internal cross functions.
• Know-how of procurement-related processes, systems, and tools.
• Familiar with SAP and Productivity Management System.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Cost & risk management skills.
• Mature understanding of multiple aspects of supply chain value stream.
• Supplier financial risk evaluation & management.
• Supply Chain Risk evaluation & management.
• Commodity & product knowledge.
• An individual must be able to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of each commodity and subsequently complex sourcing strategies.
• Commercial knowledge, contract law, and T&C.
• Good problem-solving, results-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
• Willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with the ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; a consensus builder.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of the Power Generation Industry.
• Data Analysis/Science skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally.