Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc.

Global Sourcing Specialist

Lake Mary, FL

About This Job

SUMMARY

Mitsubishi Power Americas, headquartered in Lake Mary Florida, is a major power generation equipment and storage solutions provider for the energy industry. Our New Generation Services (NGS) team are charged with the supply of "NEW" replacement and generating capacity across a number of different Gas and Steam Turbine Platforms. Our NGS Global Sourcing Team are charged with the responsibility of sourcing equipment from across the Globe to support project execution in the Americas region.

To this end Mitsubishi Power are seeking add a new Global Sourcing Specialist to our team. This position requires the use of mitigative and independent judgment to support Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management Initiatives and will work closely with Quality Control, Expediting, Estimations, Com-Ops, and Engineering to develop and execute domestic and international Power Project activities.

The successful Candidate will be responsible for:

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Solicitation and Analysis is of Quotes and Bid packages and vendor selection.

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Review and analyzes purchase requisition,

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Negotiation of PO Terms and Conditions

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Purchase Order issuance for equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with the technical specification and prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.

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Interpret and implementation of purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, as a specialist in assigned material categories, which require a degree of technical knowledge.

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Develop and enhance long Term Purchase agreements

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Negotiate and settlement of Liquidated damage and Back charge settlements

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Provide mentorship to junior level buyers

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Along with our duties and responsibilities as assigned by management from time to time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Processes difficult and unique purchasing transactions according to state and federal statutes, policies established by the companies' policies and procedures.

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Understand, establish and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for GT Auxiliary Equipment systems, Components, Balance of Plant (BOP) , operations and field service procurements;

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Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete Information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding.

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Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders;

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Identifies requesting departments needs and develops and refines specifications for commodities, supplies or equipment;

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Interviews sales representatives to develop new sources of technical supplies, securing favorable terms for the Corporation; updates records and files and secures samples, descriptions, photos or information for departments;

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Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders;

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Writes and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract;

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Lead cross business unit cost down initiatives

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Schedule, plan, forecast necessary material to support commercially all manufacturing and project demands

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Lead negotiations involving key suppliers, critical components and complex contract terms

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Process standardization, training, negotiation guidance, and supplier selection and development

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Familiar with multi-unit deals resulting in cost savings

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Support transportation strategy for the commodity assigned

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Tariff risk mitigation.

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Develop and lead the implementation of global supply strategy including negotiation of contracts.

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Create value through relationship management, supplier excellence and development projects to reduce cost and lead time and work with other Mitsubishi group companies to find cost savings opportunities. This includes evaluating strategies such as sole sourcing, e-sourcing events, auctions, cross commodity and cross business unit bundling, and tactics for increased competition.

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Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

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Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor;

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Provide support to upper management in effort to meet corporate goals, objectives and projects.

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Arrange for the disposal of surplus material;

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Approximate 10-35% Travel as required;

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Perform other such duties as may be required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.

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Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company and individual goals and objectives.

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Contribute to building a positive team spirit.

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Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.

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Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.

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Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

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Experience with SAP.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

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Education and/or Experience:

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Education and/or Experience: Minimum Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in science or engineering from four- year college or university

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Five (5) years of direct procurement experience with some combination of procurement, contract management, commercial contract negotiation, supply chain management, expediting, proposal and/or bid management, engineering management experience and an MBA from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

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Experience with Gas Turbine Auxiliary equipment is preferred.

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Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for material, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database. SAP ERP exp. preferred.

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Management Skills: Ability manage and delegate tasks when necessary; provide mentorship to junior staff members; possess effective communicate skills to ensure job task, goals and objectives understood by the team and are successfully executed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

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