Sourcing Manager-PureBallast-BU MAS Operations

This role will direct report toHead 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