Emea Regional Commodity Leader - Welded Structures

General Elektrik A.Ş. GE MARMARA TECHNOLOGY

The Regional Commodity buyer job purpose is:

-Optimize, communicate, deploy & Implement a competitive commodity Regional Sourcing strategy for the region.
-Purchase materials, products and services for Hydro projects in accordance with QCD requirements
-Monitor & Improve Suppliers & Sourcing performance in Operations (Total Cost of ownership, Delivery, Quality, Service level & Innovation)
-Assess supplier performance in coordination with ProcOff
-Teamwork with Material Planner, Procurement specialist, Supplier Quality, Transportation specialist, Project Supply Chain Manager and Global Commodity Leaders

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to define the regional sourcing strategy
• Provide inputs and needs from her/his Region(s)
• Take part to strategy definition under the lead of the regional Commodity Manager
• Source best suppliers and develop the suppliers' panels in the Region with the support of Quality insurance
• Negotiate T&C/Price lists (Long Term Frame Agreement /open Purchase Orders and implement Supplier Review Management with these suppliers
• Drive and lead stakeholders in his/her region for supplier improvement and development
• Prepare forecast & backlog for her/his commodity
• Support development of best assumptions in tendering and product activities:
• Price lists, costing tools, TBOMs update, Vendor list, issuance of specific RFQ if necessary, …
• Supports risk &opportunities reviews
• Be the main interface between Engineering and the supplier
• Lead purchasing activities for major POs in coordination with Project Requirements (Place RFQ, clarify specific project requirements, negotiate PO, award business, ensure hand-over with Project). Ensure load management
• Lead discussions with suppliers during execution in case of claims, PO changes in coordination with the Project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred option) degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical & Material Engineering from a reputable university.
• Min. 8 years of experience in purchasing of technical goods in the specified commodity (welded structure)
• Advanced level of English both oral & written
• Proven technical expertise in fabrication methods such as welding, machining, casting, coating and former experience with the regional and global suppliers of such commodities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Having a Master Degree in business administration
• IWE Diploma
• Experience in the sourcing or fabrication of HYDRO Power Plant components is a strong adder
• Advanced transactional skills with SAP based ERP Systems knowledge
• Previous experience in a Global environment and matrix organization preferred
• Supplier selection & relationship management
• Preparing and leading negotiation with suppliers
• Understanding products and using technical knowledge & skills
• Contract Management & Legal Awareness
• Total cost management
• Managing multicultural interfaces
• Building Partnerships
• Operational effectiveness/accountability
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communicating with transparency