Project Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain Management

Job Description Summary:

This position leads with the AI skillset, essentially a FDE supply chain management team in the given project and ensures fulfilment of Sourcing commitments towards the project by acting as a project manager for the Sourcing scope in the Project.

The Project Sourcing Manager (PSM) reports to his/her function however connects directly to the Project Manager (PM)/Project Director (PD), and is the main point of contact in the project for all matters related to procurement and will liaise with all sub-functions within the Sourcing department.

Job Description:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

- Responsible for all supply chain management activities within his/her project for all the equipment and spare parts in his/her scope.

- This results in the preparation & application of common approach such as, but not limited to defining and applying of the contract requirements within the project (i. sourcing restrictions; financing restrictions etc.) for BOP, MSD and HRSG.

- Ensures a smooth hand-over of supply chain management related scope between tender team and project execution team.

- In close cooperation with PTM reviews and updates the Sourcing module of Project Execution strategy.

- Verifies procurement budget with Project Finance Manager and resolves budget allocation discrepancies.

- Comments on baseline project schedule during Commitment Meeting and works closely with project scheduler throughout the project to optimize procurement schedule.

- Understands the commercial part of the EPC contract and issues the project related purchasing conditions (PRPC for BOP/HRSG and PPR for all product lines).

- Ensures that suppliers meet all contractual requirements related to documentation including shipping documents, end of manufacturing reports, certificates.

- Ensures that supplier quality / expediting has established the supplier monitoring-concept.

- Maintain and update the vendor list, securing client approval in coordination with the PEM and PD.

- Coordinates on and offshore procurement activities including turnkey sub-contracts.

- Controls timely issuance of the purchase orders within budget.

- Supports Commodity Manager in contract claim management and ensures vendor recovery.

- Supports GCL/CSL/Buyer in invoices release, warranty and bonds management, as well as in the most prominent order negotiations (high value; critical contract set-up) when and if required.

- Lead regular cross-functional procurement progress reviews with key project stakeholders and document meeting outcomes.

- Establishes and distributes monthly progress report, cost summary sheet and claim summary sheet.

- Ensures compliance with the quality and EHS rules from the project, business, sector and corporate within the project.

- Initial contact for all commercial, legal, administrative and organizational plant procurement issues of the project related to supply chain management.

- Acts as front line leader for installation parts (IPT) required by sites.

- Monitor key project supply chain KPIs, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and On-Time Delivery (OTD).

- Tracks complete and on-time delivery of the technical specifications through the engineering department and escalate within Daily Management process as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.

- Significant experience in manufacturing, operations or project management.

- Significant experience in a sourcing or project management role.

- Ability and willingness to travel 15% of the time, as required.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure.

- Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans.

- Strong analytical project management and organizational skills.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired:

- Master's degree.

- Strong business, commercial, and financial acumen.

- Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize customer and company results.