Sourcing Specialist - Seatrium : Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Summary The Sourcing Specialist will develop, implement, and maintain assigned sourcing strategies that support and advance the company's Strategic Sourcing objectives and policies. Perform business analysis, evaluate market conditions, and negotiate agreements to support cost reduction initiatives. Coordinate Services and Materials sourcing initiatives for Seatrium LeTourneau USA and other sites as needed. Perform special projects as assigned.Roles and Responsibilities

• The Sourcing Specialist will develop, implement, and maintain assigned sourcing strategies that support and advance the company's Strategic Sourcing objectives and policies.
• Perform business analysis, evaluate market conditions, and negotiate agreements to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders yielding effective partnerships.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives including development and execution of clearly defined sourcing events; document bid process through supplier communication; drive the selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; conduct supplier negotiations; and ongoing supplier management
• Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis
• Create and defend sourcing strategies and decisions with sound analytics
• Collaborate with key analytical support functions; synthesize results
• Effectively interact and communicate with manufacturing, project management and suppliers regarding commodity management activities
• Evaluate external markets for competitive sources of supply, conducting market research and using benchmarking data to qualify potential sources
• Use current spend information/data and business knowledge to identify sourcing projects and develop overall cost reduction plan
• Purchase Materials and Services in the assigned category portfolio, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Effectively use SAP to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, or commodity analytics in a timely manner
• Perform other tactical purchasing duties; including bid tab creation and analysis, maintain PO / Proposal logs, Contractor Logs and folders, vendor setup and invoicing issues
• Streamline procurement processes through use of automated tools and functionalist in SAP
• Strategic Sourcing Process including working with leadership and Category Management to develop and implement sourcing strategies
• Development of Supplier Agreements

• Strong analytical, prioritizing, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills with a track record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains

• Drive consolidation of spend and seek out synergies across Business Units where applicable, by forming and leading cross-functional strategic sourcing teams to develop and implement category/commodity strategies and to drive cost from individual spend sub-categories

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering with equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of work experience in managing service and material categories related to the marine offshore Industry
• Proven project management experience in industrial services or sourcing activities, with emphasis in the following areas: Construction / Engineering Services.

Strong working knowledge in business analysis, market research, financial analysis, cost models, procurement/supply chain analysis, analytics (multi-dimensional analysis, master data management, predictive analysis, visualization)Preferred Skills•A high degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications; Advanced Microsoft Excel and database manipulation skills Strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience (contracts and vendor management, supplier evaluation, regulatory compliance, segmentation & taxonomy)•Self-motivated with critical attention to details and deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)JOB REQUIREMENTS`Capable of performing the following essential physical demands:Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds from floor to waistMust be able to perform single-handed carry up to 15 poundsMust be able to perform two-handed carry up to 50 poundsMust be able to operate motor vehicles with current valid driver's licenseMust be able to walk on various terrainDepth perceptionColor vision/perceptionHearing of sounds and speech within normal frequency/rangeMust be able to communicate in written and oral formMust be able to travelComplexity of Tasks:Ability to follow directions work from verbal instructions, working independently with minimal supervisionAbility to comply with the facility's production, quality, and safety standardsMust possess a high degree of initiative, with the ability to be promptly and regularly at work Ability to work fluctuating work schedules and extensive work hours required by workloadsCapable of performing a variety of manual assignments/tasks as defined by the critical demands of the jobBUSINESS UNITSeatrium Limited