Project Procurement Leader
Project Procurement Leader
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Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20000 employees in around 80 countries. Grid Solutions equips 90 of power utilities worldwide to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the end power consumers.
Grid Solutions offers advanced products and services ranging from power electronics high voltage equipment automation & protection software solutions to projects & services. As part of Projects & Service GS provides Turnkey Projects & Consulting Electrical Balance of Plant HV substations and maintenance & asset management.
The Role:
The Project Procurement Leader (PPL) is responsible for the overall Procurement of our major HVDC / ACS projects.
You will be part of the project leadteam and is operationally reporting to the Project Director and will need to master all interfaces with key functions such as Project Control Engineering Construction
and others.
You will be the leader of the Procurement team within an integrated project and is fully responsible for the overall performance and commitments of your team including Safety Quality Delivery & Cost.
Job Description
Key missions:
The PPL is responsible for:
- Establishing the Procurement strategy of the project at project start.
- Managing operationally the Procurement team (between 3 to 8 people) by setting clear priorities controlling progress and supporting when issues arise.
- Effectively distributing and communicating relevant project information within the Procurement team.
- Owning Safety Quality Delivery & Cost performances of the Procurement & Logistics scope of the projects.
- Managing on time delivery (OTD) of all equipment and services in line with project requirement and site activities.
- Management of our subcontracted activities with the support of the Project Procurement & Logistics Specialist (PPLS).
- Interfacing and coordinating with all the other functions (Sourcing Engineering Construction Project Control Finance & others).
- Ensuring that our T&Cs are applied to all our suppliers and subcontractors and define the claim strategy for the project.
- Monitoring risks and opportunities for her/his scope and setup mitigation plan accordingly.
- Producing periodic progress monitoring and reporting to all stakeholders.
- Representing Procurement in project meetings internally and externally when required.
Performance Measurement:
- On time delivery.
- Execution within budget.
- Successful claim management against third parties.
- NCP (NonConformity) closing time.
- Objectives and performance measurements are defined on a yearly basis.
Desired Profile & Experience:
- Leadership ability strong communicator decisionmaker collaborative.
- Extensive experience in Project Procurement Sourcing or Project Management.
- Proven experience in effective team management.
- Focused: quick learner strategically prioritises work committed.
- General knowledge of Purchasing standards policies procedures and Sourcing management philosophy.
- Good understanding of legal / contractual aspects of an EPC contract.
- Risk management knowledge.
- Ability to work efficiently in crossfunctional teams.
- Ability to influence.
- Ability to coach & develop team members.
- Accountability resilience autonomy and leadership.
- Problem solving ability to independently resolve issues with difficult suppliers.
- Knowledge in scheduling / planning of large and complex projects.
- Technical knowledge of products purchased and power plant familiarity.
- Continuous improvement and quality mindset.
- Bachelors Degree & CIPS Advanced Certificate.
- Languages: Fluent in written & spoken English.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits and great development opportunities including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Employment Type
Full-Time
