About this role
This role will direct report to Head of Sourcing, BU MAS Operations
Summary • Overall responsible for executing strategies, managing sourcing activities and operational purchasing to secure delivery of the sourcing objectives in Pure Ballast and BU/PU.
Key Tasks • Responsible for communicating and ensuring alignment on sub-commodity strategies. • Lead, manage and execute the strategy work for Pure Ballast. • Lead purchasers and purchasing managers, direct and indirect in all related sites. • Accountable for material cost reduction results and the supply-related performance. • In collaboration with Global Commodity teams, responsible to develop plans and delivering agreed targets and secure focus areas are incorporated in line with PB and BU/PU Strategies. • Develop plans for sourcing new products and suppliers as part of the NPD process. • Responsible for securing requirements are communicated and included in Global-Commodity Strategies. • Responsible to secure adherence to policy and strategies. • Responsible for giving input to tools & procedures within Global Sourcing and implementing them in the sites. • KPI's and Scorecard follow up.
Competencies, experience and attitudes to do the job: Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of procurement markets, supply chain management, and supplier qualification processes. • Familiarity with SRM, quality management systems and tools. • Technical background in relevant industries (e.g., marine, power and offshore, marine or relevant heavy industry). • NPI experience and proven record track. Skills:
• Fluent written and spoken English. • Strong negotiation and contract management skills. • Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies. Attitude:
• Business-oriented with a strong focus on results. • Detail-oriented and structured approach to work. • Excellent teamwork and leadership skills. • Willing to challenge norms and drive continuous improvement. Motivation:
• Pursuing excellency and continuous improvement • Challenge normal and bring result • Model the way