Global Sourcing Specialist II

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power INC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power INC.

Headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, Mitsubishi Power INC employs over 2,000 in the Americas and has the world's most modern heavy duty gas turbine and steam turbine factory, located in Savannah, GA.

Position: Lake Mary, FL

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate, direct activities and individuals involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, advertising and other materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop Equipment/service schedules based on forecast and project site need dates, documentation need dates and new product development needs

Understand, establish and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) for Power Generation Auxiliary engineered systems, skids, components procurements;

Establish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier base;

Execute Purchase orders via ERP system preferably SAP. Other ERP experiences will be acceptable.

Base technical knowledge of gas turbine and steam turbine auxiliary commodities is a plus.

Support major procurement activities including procurement of capital equipment and new projects;

Problem solving of Gas Turbines Auxiliary systems, equipment and procurement issues as they arise;

Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority;

Manage contracts to verify vendor compliance to contract requirements.

Maintain informational exchanges and communications with all groups and organizations contributing to the fulfillment of material demands

The ability to effectively handle purchase orders with scope and/or contractual requirements of advanced complexity and advanced commercial and/or financial risk.
Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple quotes and orders simultaneously and prioritize work based on schedule demands
Provide a central point of coordination for the activities in this process
Ability to demonstrate the capability to perform work assignments on a wide variety of tasks with limited supervision
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;
Performance review of suppliers for quality, delivery and reliability;
Establish long-term agreements with suppliers;
Provide support to upper management in effort to meet corporate goals, objectives and projects;
Must have Domestic and International Buying/Purchasing exp and may have to travel Domestically up to 20% of the time.
Must have handled minimum of $5 million a Year in Contracts.
Must be able to review and negotiate Terms and Conditions to effectively achieve Company and project targets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; or at least three to five (3-5) years related experience in purchasing or sourcing role.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, engineering specifications for material. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other employees.
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.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database, ERP system, Scheduling software.

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 sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand and walk.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full Time

Required education:

• Bachelor's Degree