MRO Sourcing Specialist

The NAM MRO Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for leading Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Sourcing for multiple North American sites. The Sourcing Specialist will lead competitive bids and negotiations consistent with established commodity strategies to drive the best quality delivery pricing and commercial terms with key suppliers. The Sourcing Specialist will also partner with Gas Power functional stakeholders in Manufacturing Process Engineering Finance Supply-Chain and other functions to drive excellent service levels to the organization and ensure suppliers fit their needs. The Sourcing Specialist will report to the MRO Global Category Leader and will collaborate with other Sourcing team members to coordinate sourcing efforts drive RFQ processes and supplier selection for assigned projects as applicable.

Essential Responsibilities
Collaborates with Global and Regional Commodity Leaders to develop negotiation strategies and drive negotiations to achieve stated goals and objectives.
Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies.
Utilizes in-depth subject-matter knowledge analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
Acts as a resource for internal stakeholders and less experienced colleagues. Explains information; ensures adherence to sourcing policies and procedures
Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality volume timeliness etc.).
Uses judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
3 years of experience in a supply chain or sourcing role.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to implement and drive process improvements.
Strong data analysis / Excel skills.
Experience executing bids & negotiating with suppliers.

Desired Characteristics
Experience in MRO Services or other Indirect sourcing.
Self-starter with ability to set and execute priorities.
Established project management skills.
Strong knowledge of Gas Power Indirect Sourcing processes and systems.

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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