Successful Manager, Procurement & Logistics in power generation industry

Company details

My client is a worldwide player in the energy transition with more than 100 years history in Europe. The company has been recognized worldwide on the market for the conception and supply of heat recuperation boilers. For its fast growing team in US they are looking for a Procurement & Supply Chain manager who will report to the CEO and supervise a staff of 4 people. (procurement agents, logistics specialists, Q/A agent)

Function

• Develop transportation logistics and cost factor for each commodity to assist in the estimating of accurate project costs for the bid package and to avoid cost overruns in contract stage
• Review all bids and negotiate commercial conditions and prices
• Develop and maintain a price trend database by compiling pricing info for use in future estimating of proposals/bids
• Participate in the development of projects cost tracking database
• Participate in the assessment of vendor qualifications, provide support during manufacturing and provide for inspections
• Facilitate the development of beneficial working relationships with all current vendors and participate in the search for new qualified and competitive suppliers by geographical region (domestic or international)
• Develop a process for tracking major supplier capacities for use in support of future contracts
• Working with the participation of Cost Optimization, develop international sourcing strategies for all purchased goods
• Provide Cost Optimization with input for listing of qualified global commodity partners by category of equipment, materials or services provided
• Learn and follow all ISO processes and procedures

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or Engineering or equivalent experience;
• 7 years' experience in purchasing for boiler/utility or engineering industries
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Strong analytical, leadership, organizational and negotiating skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Access & Excel, SAP knowledge is a big asset
• Travel required both domestically and internationally
• Knowledge of French is a plus

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Language

E/F

Offer

• Permanent position within a multinational making its mark through its technological know-how and its mastery of project management.

• Individual growth and development, on-the-job training, and development programs.