Strategic Sourcing Engineer

3 weeks ago

Chennai, India AtkinsR�alis Full time

Job Description

This role is both tender and project-focused. Key to success are working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions, and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders. Additionally, there's a requirement to continuously improve, implement standards, and drive cost reduction.

What You Will Do

- Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with SCM and company procedures.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers/subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies.
- Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with their activities.
- Issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) using the eSourcing platform.
- Obtain/negotiate final prices, deliveries, and commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
- Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.).
- Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtain relevant approvals as per Levels of Authority (LOA) protocols.
- Coordinate with the Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) for the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system.
- Review Order Acknowledgements from Suppliers for compliance with Purchase Order Terms.

Manage the Purchase Order lifecycle, including:

- Processing Goods Receipt in the ERP.
- Administering invoices (assisting in the resolution of any invoice query).
- Undertaking the routine and timely expediting of all materials/services and documentation as required by the project delivery team.
- Notifying vendors when in breach of contract (e.g., delay).
- Preparing and negotiating claims.
- Issuing progress reports to reflect these activities.
- Identify and onboard potential new suppliers in accordance with Linxon processes and procedures.
- Input cost reductions achieved on purchases and provide periodic reporting to your Line Manager.
- Assist in the collation of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data and check costs, quality, and levels of service.
- Regularly review open purchase orders and take necessary actions for closure when due.
- Follow the Linxon code of conduct and ethics.
- Monitor compliance with health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts, and negotiations.
- Strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions.
- Hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies, and innovations.

Experience, Education, and Other Requirements

- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and applicable experience, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of qualification.
- Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement/tendering activities.
- Proficiency with Oracle ERP System.
- Experience in implementing new processes/tools/software and mentoring other team members.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
- Strategic negotiator with a strong commercial understanding.

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