GTECH Corporation
Sourcing Specialist
GTECH Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Role / Responsibilities
The Sourcing Specialist is part of the Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) & Capital sourcing team which manages the sourcing needs for a group of business/function category teams or on a project basis.Negotiate spot purchases for capital projects implement contracts and manage related work processes typically on large international capital projectsCreates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies as well as for the implementation of commercial agreements and spot purchase orders.Responsible for various sourcing activities pertaining to running the business and contract management as well as providing support for the Supply Manager in implementing and executing strategy and agreementsTargeted discipline commodity focus for this role is Engineered Equipment (Process Containment Equipment (PCE) Mechanical or/ Electrical)Support all clients in the business and functions that these category areas support by applying market knowledge and tactical negotiation skills the main objective will be to add value to the discipline commodity you will be sourcing and to maximize value delivery to Businesses and the Global Engineering Solutions organizationWhere applicable, may draft negotiate and ultimately own a contract with a supplierKey team member within one or more commodity areas receiving functional leadership from various Capital/ MRO Purchasing Leaders and respective Sourcing Manager(s) while reporting administratively to the Global Capital Purchasing Resource LeaderSkills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals and procurement work processes and policiesAbility to focus on value delivery and maintaining sustainable competitive advantagesEffective negotiator and able to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skillsFinancial and market analysis skills and effectively manipulate and analyze dataInitiative to challenge inefficiencies and process deviationsStrong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunitiesProficiency with applicable Microsoft applications(Excel Word PowerPoint, etc.)The ability to work across cultures and geographiesCritical Success Factors
Focus on value delivery and sustainable competitive advantage for the Business PartnerPractical versus strategic approach to opportunitiesTeamwork and communicationExcellent negotiation skillsInitiative to continually improve the work process implementation and to challenge inefficiencies process deviations and strategy deviationsInitiative leadership knowledge and communication skills to advocate Purchasing policies and processesAbility to persuade others through effective communication skills (both oral and written)Willingness and ability to challenge inefficiencies and process deviations and strategy deviationsUtilization of data manipulation and analysis skills to effectively communicateExhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of clientsAbility to look beyond local site for aggregation and process simplification opportunitiesWillingness to accept responsibility to pro-actively lead the resolution of any disconnects within the entire purchasing processImplement commercial agreements and associated work processes for products and services as delegated by the Sourcing ManagerMaintain basic knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as mergers and acquisitions financial status and changes in key personnelCommunicate where applicable to the Supplier Management Action Teams (SMATs)Utilize available Sourcing tools to the fullest capability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing processAssist with the prequalification and site access processes related to on-site labor including securement of Hold Harmless/Proof of Insurance documentationDevelop and maintain relationships with suppliers and effectively manage quality service / product performance issues with suppliersIntervene with suppliers on applicable quality and performance issues at the request of clients or as identified via Supplier Management Action teams (SMATs)Interface with the Global Purchasing Service Center and Payables to resolve issues concerning purchase order placement for assigned commodities or labor services.Interface with the materials coordinators and project procurement leads and coordinators to ensure approved supply strategies standard work processes and proper spend delegation of authority are usedEducation / Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree5 + years industrial experienceExposure with dynamic results oriented Engineering Procurement Construction Management teams across Petrochemical and/or Oil and Gas industriesMicrosoftSAP Preferred
Category
Purchasing
Function
Engineering
Req ID
JN -112023-120611
The Sourcing Specialist is part of the Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) & Capital sourcing team which manages the sourcing needs for a group of business/function category teams or on a project basis.Negotiate spot purchases for capital projects implement contracts and manage related work processes typically on large international capital projectsCreates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies as well as for the implementation of commercial agreements and spot purchase orders.Responsible for various sourcing activities pertaining to running the business and contract management as well as providing support for the Supply Manager in implementing and executing strategy and agreementsTargeted discipline commodity focus for this role is Engineered Equipment (Process Containment Equipment (PCE) Mechanical or/ Electrical)Support all clients in the business and functions that these category areas support by applying market knowledge and tactical negotiation skills the main objective will be to add value to the discipline commodity you will be sourcing and to maximize value delivery to Businesses and the Global Engineering Solutions organizationWhere applicable, may draft negotiate and ultimately own a contract with a supplierKey team member within one or more commodity areas receiving functional leadership from various Capital/ MRO Purchasing Leaders and respective Sourcing Manager(s) while reporting administratively to the Global Capital Purchasing Resource LeaderSkills and Knowledge
Working knowledge of purchasing fundamentals and procurement work processes and policiesAbility to focus on value delivery and maintaining sustainable competitive advantagesEffective negotiator and able to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skillsFinancial and market analysis skills and effectively manipulate and analyze dataInitiative to challenge inefficiencies and process deviationsStrong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunitiesProficiency with applicable Microsoft applications(Excel Word PowerPoint, etc.)The ability to work across cultures and geographiesCritical Success Factors
Focus on value delivery and sustainable competitive advantage for the Business PartnerPractical versus strategic approach to opportunitiesTeamwork and communicationExcellent negotiation skillsInitiative to continually improve the work process implementation and to challenge inefficiencies process deviations and strategy deviationsInitiative leadership knowledge and communication skills to advocate Purchasing policies and processesAbility to persuade others through effective communication skills (both oral and written)Willingness and ability to challenge inefficiencies and process deviations and strategy deviationsUtilization of data manipulation and analysis skills to effectively communicateExhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of clientsAbility to look beyond local site for aggregation and process simplification opportunitiesWillingness to accept responsibility to pro-actively lead the resolution of any disconnects within the entire purchasing processImplement commercial agreements and associated work processes for products and services as delegated by the Sourcing ManagerMaintain basic knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as mergers and acquisitions financial status and changes in key personnelCommunicate where applicable to the Supplier Management Action Teams (SMATs)Utilize available Sourcing tools to the fullest capability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing processAssist with the prequalification and site access processes related to on-site labor including securement of Hold Harmless/Proof of Insurance documentationDevelop and maintain relationships with suppliers and effectively manage quality service / product performance issues with suppliersIntervene with suppliers on applicable quality and performance issues at the request of clients or as identified via Supplier Management Action teams (SMATs)Interface with the Global Purchasing Service Center and Payables to resolve issues concerning purchase order placement for assigned commodities or labor services.Interface with the materials coordinators and project procurement leads and coordinators to ensure approved supply strategies standard work processes and proper spend delegation of authority are usedEducation / Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree5 + years industrial experienceExposure with dynamic results oriented Engineering Procurement Construction Management teams across Petrochemical and/or Oil and Gas industriesMicrosoftSAP Preferred
Category
Purchasing
Function
Engineering
Req ID
JN -112023-120611