ResponsibilitiesCORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
This position supports the strategic sourcing and management process of engineering projects related to equipment materials engineering services and construction services. Responsibilities may include gathering and documenting vendor information for commodity team identifying potential vendor options assisting Project Teams with RFQ document development assisting with developing vendor management strategies category and supplier based strategies monitoring market movements working with a broad base of engineering groups and resolving issues with suppliers. Position may also work closely with Engineering Project Teams Sourcing Leaders or other Sourcing Specialists supporting more strategic complex or specialized categories.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Essential Functions
- With direction from the Sourcing Leader Project Team or Engineering identify and develop supplierlevel sourcing strategies and plans for assigned engineering categories consistent with global commodity team strategies and all applicable Business Unit business operating plans and objectives.
- Assist in technical qualification of potential suppliers.
- Gather and/or develop and issue RFQ documents for assigned engineering projects or those areas directed by the Sourcing Leader Project Team or Engineering. RFQ documents can include Statements of Work Bid Analysis worksheets and/or Vendor Selection worksheets.
- Monitor fulfillment of project level deliverables.
- Communicate to both Division and Field Engineering sourcing strategies pricing and market conditions impacting supply of project deliverables and assets.
- Support Engineerings strategy and requirements.
- Identify develop and manage new suppliers.
- Communicate cost estimates for project related purchases.
- Work with the Sourcing Leader Project Team or Engineering to identify strategic suppliers in need of formal program development and/or agreements/contracts which help to increase supply assurance and improve SherwinWilliams competitive position in the market
- Monitor established contract status to ensure continuity of supplier relationship and/or facilitate strategic sourcing changes.
- With assistance from the Sourcing Leader Project Team or Engineering:
- Assist in resolution of any claims or disputes concerning a suppliers performance on categories managed.
- Develop and implement supplier performance metrics for assigned categories.
- Ensure supplier documentation is valid/current/safely stored and is received in accordance with purchase orders and/ordepartment policies procedures and applicable laws rules and regulations.
- Develop written category strategies for assigned categories.
- Identify cost savings projects and initiatives for assigned asset and service categories. Work with Engineering team to communicate and sustain.
- Work closely with technical/engineering to ensure strategy alignment with total cost and assured supply objectives; work closely with suppliers to ensure that appropriate resources data and specification information is made available to enable timely product qualifications
- Ensure compliance with department policies procedures and applicable laws rules and regulations
QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelors degree with Engineering (or similar) focus Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree with Engineering (of similar) focus
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 2 years of experience in sourcing procurement or supply chain management preferably within the engineering or construction sectors
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Preferred:
- 3 years of successful Field Engineering Project Management or related experience is desirable.
- Must be a selfstarter with an ability to work with minimal direction/supervision in a fastpaced environment.
- Track record of increasing responsibility with strong performance and focus on cost savings and security of supply.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel Word and Power Point.
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- PC Skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Power Point Access)
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred:
10% travel
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority