Job Description

Company DescriptionVeolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications to municipal water, to microelectronics UPW and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.At WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE POSITIONFor Engineered Systems Projects, the Sourcing Project Leader coordinates the external supply chain activities from the kick-off through execution until the project close out, in accordance with the project strategy and the project team. Operationally in the project, maintains the sourcing strategy, animates and coordinates the external supply chain activities for the project team.TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defines and executes the external supply chain strategy with the stakeholders in accordance with the project requirements and planning.
• Coordinates with Category Management the execution of the category strategies. xe2x80x8b
• Coordinates with Supplier Quality Engineer for the supplier's approval, qualification and quality plan
• Outlines strategies and plans to minimize cost and time variances. xe2x80x8b
• Coordinates on time deliveries of quality material with the Regional Projects Supply Chain Leader. xe2x80x8b
• Develop and participate in a post project review forum to identify areas of improvement and opportunities.
• Responsible for receiving and ensuring quality and completeness of Purchase Requisitions with Engineering / Material Planningxe2x80x8b.
• Manages the creation of Purchase Orders based on Category Managers' negotiated material cost and confirmation of the delivery date. xe2x80x8b
• Manages relationships with suppliers for PO execution: order acknowledgement, promise date and on-time delivery
• Identifies underperforming or non-performing suppliers during the project life cycle.
• Drives key metrics around PO cycle time, deflation, on-time delivery and payment terms
• Manages supplier selection and negotiation on all non-Category supplied itemsxe2x80x8b.
• Ensures Purchase Order modification is done based on ECN or SDR and coordinates with Category Management and Sourcing Project Leadership.
• Obtains the savings target on the project and applies all standard levers available through the Sourcing Team, while satisfying the cost, schedule, and quality requirements of the project.
• Participates in the planning, scheduling and production control of the project.
• Maintains the project purchasing dashboard using the standard tools.
• Tracks and follows the project costs and time variances while taking all necessary actions to avoid deviations to budget.
• Interfaces with project management and engineering to maintain the material and delivery targets and sourcing resource requirements.
• Identifies critical and strategic suppliers with category management.
• Focuses on project objectives (contractual conditions, purchasing budget, delivery targets, planning and quality).
• Anticipates available discounts and maintains the committed budget
• Responsible for complying with and enforcing the procedures and processes of the company.
• Participate in developing regional supply base to have consolidated list of competitive supply base.
• Participate in various Value Analysis projects & Kaizen blitz projects to improve sourcing.
• Utilization of company software applications such as: SAP, Storage, and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of this software.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing or supply chain.
• Industry knowledge in Water/Oil & Gas/Energy/Heavy Engineering sectors.
• Should have good experience in the procurement of Pressure vessels, steel Fabrication of piping and structures, Valves, Pumps, Compressors, Electrical & Instrumentation items.
• Must possess good knowledge and understanding of commercial negotiation skills, purchase terms and conditions for various equipment items and commodities.
• Must have superior communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Above average analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in a team, prioritizing, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to various internal and external customers.
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities.
• ERP experience required, preferably with SAP.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical/Industrial) or Supply Chain Management from an accredited university or college.

Additional InformationAnnual travel required 20%-30%We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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