Lead Sourcing Specialist

At Arabelle Solutions part of EDF Group we re proud to design services and solutions that are generating power not just for today and tomorrow but for generations to come You ll work alongside passionate bright minds We offer a broad range of opportunities for those eager to build tomorrow s world We believe a supportive culture is key to reach common goals Diversity and an inclusive mindset makes us and our business stronger Manage the buying process for a given set of goods Apply sourcing policy interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets Understand market dynamics and support strategies for assigned commodities proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives Support commodity buys Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations on purchases with new vendor developments Acts as functional expert for the development and negotiation of purchasing contracts for the organization e g for partnering strategic alliances technology transfers Provides contracting expertise as needed across the organization Take initiatives propose Vendor Development cost reductions Lead-time reduction lean etc Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction In-depth understanding of key business drivers uses this understanding to accomplish own work In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area Manage the buying process for a given set of goods Apply sourcing policy interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets Understand market dynamics and support strategies for assigned commodities proactively drive initiatives to meet sourcing objectives Support commodity buys Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations on purchases with new vendor developments Acts as functional expert for the development and negotiation of purchasing contracts for the organization e g for partnering strategic alliances technology transfers Provides contracting expertise as needed across the organization Take initiatives propose Vendor Development cost reductions Lead-time reduction lean etc Manage supplier relationships in the best interest of company Work across factory teams and in tandem with Engineering Shop MMI Process specialists Quality Shop Supplier Purchase Logistics teams for timely supplies RFQ preparation based on all the technical information and requirement Cost estimation Quotation Tabulation and Budgetary cost consumption data preparation Negotiation with selected vendors Lead negotiations with key suppliers ensuring favorable pricing and terms as per the business need Order placing on Suitable vendor considering cost Supplier Qualification technical competency delivery Monitor Supplier performance drive for improvement plans Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and build new relationships to diversify the supply base Assess and mitigate risks associated with suppliers such as supply chain disruptions or quality issue Align KPI s strategize the goal in accordance with the Function s KPIs Spend Payment Terms deflation OTD PR to PO cycle etc Work closely with internal and external stake holders to define sourcing requirements ensuring alignment with operational needs Process knowledge pertaining to Casting Forging Fabrication Commodity management Medium and heavy component machining along with Special Process knowledge Nitriding Electroplating Etc Develop and implement procurement strategies including sourcing vendor selection and contract negotiation for New Supplier development drives Identify Potential Suppliers in India Low-cost countries and drive new supplier development qualification initiatives Localization Initiatives Supplier on boarding Product Qualification process Coordination with Key Commodity leaders for global benchmarking and drive initiatives to develop critical components in India including small mechanical parts Stake holder networking for effective problem solving Providing 100 material visibility and tracking across the organization Lead participate in supplier performance improvement rating programs Work with suppliers internals functions to create idea pool and drive action plans to achieve year on year deflation and lead time reduction targets Qualifications College degree preferably Bachelor of engineering with good business acumen and holistic understanding of cross functional working in a business Basic commercial awareness Basic knowledge on order management and scheduling Experience in Turbine Generator manufacturing Industries Knowhow about the Turbine Generator Parts preferable Pro-active Problem solving attitude Networking and communication skills Organizational skills including prioritization and resource deployment Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions Global sourcing experience preferable Desired Characteristics Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems Ability to document plan market and execute programs Established project management skills Join us and work with global teams to support global customers At Arabelle Solutions we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries At Arabelle Solutions we know diversity makes teams and business stronger