Global Sourcing Specialist (Apply in 3 Minutes)

Requirements :

Position Responsibilities :

As a member of the Global Sourcing Team, report to the Director of Global Sourcing and will be accountable for the execution of assigned proposal Request For Quotation (RFQ) and Purchase Order (PO), will be responsible for evaluating vendor proposals and creating a bid tab analysis for the Global Sourcing Director’s review and approval for all assigned proposals and projects. He will be responsible to expedite responses from the suppliers and oversee a historical database of pricing information for assigned commodities and products. He will also assist the development of new suppliers.

Duties :

Development and execution of assigned Global Sourcing proposal RFQs. Overseer’s Global Sourcing proposal databases. These include proposal database, fabricator proposal status and performance history, and historical pricing data of assigned commodities and products.

Utilize the historical pricing data to assist sales with budget proposals.

Assist in managing the Global Sourcing proposal process flow for assigned proposals. This includes supporting regular weekly meetings and holding the different lead players accountable for their proposal roles and responsibilities.

Provide backup for the Director of Global Sourcing. The responsibilities for this position will include corresponding with suppliers and expediting responses. In addition, this position will be responsible to provide backup for coordinating internal company players to develop the RFQ packages which will be sent to the different suppliers.

Develop a thorough understanding of the market and our customers including position in the marketplace.

Execution of POs of assigned commodities including subcontract fabrication, tubes, auxiliary equipment, etc.

Develop new suppliers as directed by the Director of Global Sourcing. Create and update reports as directed by the Director of Global Sourcing.

Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree (preferred on Engineering) from an accredited university is preferred.

Minimum (5) years global sourcing or procurement experience in power and / or

petrochemical related industry.

General knowledge of feedwater heater, condenser, heat exchanger product lines.

Be able to read engineering design drawings.

Good negotiation skills, detail oriented and ability to interact with all disciplines and

levels of the Company.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

Computer literate : Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Good communication and writing skills, assertiveness, good mathematics, and analytical skills.

Good negotiation and buying techniques.

Knowledge of international and domestic supplier sourcing techniques and supplier qualifications.

General Skills :

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, good people / leadership skills within a matrix organization.

Flexibility in schedule, initiative, willingness to learn, maintain effective and professional interaction between the Company and Supplier.

Highly organized, good detail and quality of work Motivated.