Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The PPM is responsible for:

• Initiates and leads Kick Off Meeting to define the co-ordination procedure for Expediting.
• Drives progress reviews with the suppliers and ensures that all Progress reports are received from the suppliers in the correct form at the correct time.
• Actively supports engineering & quality discipline for expediting of critical documentation. PPM shall also review and monitor critical documents submittal and approval status with Engineering and Quality function for timely release of Manufacturing clearance to meet On time delivery (OTD) target.
• Expedites the suppliers for progress of packages including coordination with internal disciplines to meet the project on-time deliveries.
• Checks progress by conducting supplier visits/walk downs (also unannounced if there is suspicion of irregularities) at the manufacturers premises and their suppliers on the manufacturing shop floors or in their offices.
• PLAN-vs.-ACTUAL comparative analysis of planed vs actual procurement activities.
• Monitor Project Baseline dates / OTDs for Procurement and drive the activity towards suppliers / internal stakeholders to achieve the same.
• Update the Project Procurement Plan as per actual supplier progress and report progress for Internal/Customer Monthly Progress Updates.
• In case of deviations from specifications (non-conformances) assessing the effect thereof on achieving on-time delivery in coordination with Engineering/Supplier Quality.
• Works with the suppliers to overcome delays with a concurred mitigation plan.
• Shall follow all Order Fulfillment & Procurement Management Processes & Tools.

Desired Profile and Qualification

• Experience in Project Procurement / Sourcing & Buying Management.
• Bachelor / Masters degree from an accredited university
• Experience in Project / Contract / Engineering Management is an advantage.
• Engineering Background (Electrical / Power Engineering (German definition Elektrotechnik) is an advantage.
• Understanding of legal/contractual aspects of an EPC contract.
• General knowledge of purchasing standards policies procedures and Sourcing management philosophy.
• Proven knowledge of the products being procured / monitored.
• Languages: fluent in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of local language in the country of employment is considered as an advantage.
• Working in SAP using different PM tools
• Team player owning the ONE TEAM Mindset
• Proactive good communicator and strong interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation skills either with supplier base or with customers.
• Able to resolve complex issues and make decisions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to lead procurement activities with programs / projects mindset aspects and understanding.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Flexible to travel.

What we offer

• Working in an international team within Grid Systems Integration with a flexible work location
• A key role in the Procurement Team in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work arrangements (incl. 2 days working from home per week)
• Competitive benefits performance allowance/bonus based on annual performance review great development opportunities.

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