Project Procurement Lead Remote, Korea, Republic Of

Description

Job Summary:

The Project Procurement Lead is responsible for supporting the efforts of the Regional Sourcing operation to ensure a continuous supply of needed goods, services, or external labor are sourced according to field services’ requirements, EHS and Quality standards, and competitive costs. Responsible for developing strategies for assigned commodity categories, supporting purchased labor and material requirements for assigned subregion, understanding and communicating on supplier markets, and managing supplier engagements while promoting good interdepartmental relationships. Leads sourcing and/or purchasing process improvement initiatives and supplier corrective actions as needed. Develops supplier alternatives for assigned commodities and subregions and in drive key performance indicators metrics given annual goals and objectives. May be responsible to manage and develop assigned Buyers and ensure associated metrics are achieved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash metrics for subregion and ensure compliance to Sourcing policies

Manage and develop assigned Buyers and associated metrics

Develop and implement commodity strategies for assigned commodities. Distribute to other subregion teams and ensure strategies are communicated to the Events team

Implement long-term agreements with strategic suppliers (MSA’s, SOW’s, etc.) utilizing FieldCore templates. Ensure compliance to negotiated agreements

Support supplier development initiatives and lead projects in collaboration with other functions (i.e. Productivity, Value Stream, etc.)

Deliver cost targets by sending RFQ’s and quoting PLM demands

Manage demand requests for assigned SM’s in subregion. Ensure demand requests and associated details/scopes are received and addressed per business policy. Ensure utilization of SM Workbench

Understand JCE/budgets for PLM demands. Focus on driving costs below JCE/budget. Work with SM’s to improve future JCE/budgets

Ensure consistent RFQ process/templates are utilized. Work with Sourcing Managers to improve RFQ templates and process

Identify subregion specific suppliers to support business needs

Closely monitor all assigned projects and take appropriate action to ensure their successful completion

Work with Sourcing Manager to ensure appropriate contracts are in place before utilizing new suppliers

Award business to preferred, approved, and fully qualified suppliers and ensure that appropriate contracts/PO language are in place. Ensure compliance to No PO, No Pay policy

Support Sourcing Manager in development of commodity strategies. Utilize commodity and cost strategies to quote subregion PLM demands

Gather supplier and market intelligence and provide to Sourcing Managers and regional team

Assist supplier development initiatives and lead projects in collaboration with them (i.e. Productivity, etc.)

Manage NCR’s and claims (COPQ) and associated corrective actions with suppliers

Ensure final invoicing aligns with expected costs (initial quotes, PR/PO, etc.)

Develop strong working relationships with Service Managers, Outage Managers, and Productivity team

Attend and be a strong contributor during 3M, ORR, and POR reviews. Ensure appropriate sourcing strategies are being utilized, SOW’s received, new supplier needs identified, all PR’s entered, suppliers onboarded, final scopes provided to suppliers, understand cost overruns, gather feedback on supplier safety, quality, and performance, record lessons learned, and adjust sourcing strategy as needed

Utilize Daily Management tools. Drive continuous improvement in Sourcing processes

Travel may be required

May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

HS Diploma, or equivalent

5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or analytical experience in a project-oriented environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience

English proficiency required

Desired Characteristics:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent preferred

Knowledge of purchasing and sourcing practices and procedures, including supplier negotiations techniques, spend and category analytics

Attention to detail and outstanding organizational and analytical skills

Skillful in establishing and maintaining working relationships internally and externally with suppliers

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently, to prioritize, and work well with time constraints

Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and creative thought processing skills

Excellent written, verbal, analytical, negotiating, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated success with cost reductions

Proven ability to lead cross functional efforts and achieve desired results

Advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office and MRP / ERP systems

About FieldCore:

FieldCore, a GE company, is an independent, industrial field services organization focused on World-Class Execution across the power generation sector. Our team includes more than 10,000 of the foremost experts in field services all focused on one thing: delivering excellent outcomes for our customers. Our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality and Inclusion are the foundation of everything we do to empower the people who power the world. For more information visit our website www.fieldcore.com.

FieldCore is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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