Essential Responsibilities
Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is the sourcing leader within Project Team and is fully responsible for sourcing SQDC (Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost) deliverables by collaborating with sourcing peers (GCL / CLS / Buyer / Expeditor) and Cross-functional teams.
ITO handover phase
Smooth hand-over of sourcing related scope from ITO to OTR
Evaluate budget before ITO-OTR budget hand-over meeting and report risks / opportunity
Support Project planner to make project schedule with the support of GCL/CSL
Know the commercial part of the EPC contract and issues the project related purchasing conditions (PRPC)
Establish project sourcing documents, incl. Project Procurement Plan (PPP) and Engineering Procurement Plan (EPP)
OTR execution phase
Own project sourcing budget and support GCL/CSL to achieve the best costs from supplier
Manage Project Sourcing Tracker and ensuring the solidity of the data
Drive Project Sourcing level KPI deflation, CTC, EAC, BCC, NNT etc.
Drive PO issued on time by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer/Engineer
Ensure suppliers meet all contractual requirements by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer
Ensure Goods delivery on time and on quality by working closely with engineering, SQE and Expeditor and conduct mitigation plan to avoid delay and eliminate LD exposure in case of delay by liaison with expeditor and coordinate with GCL/CSL and internal stakeholders for escalation cases.
Manage OTR-ITO feedback timely in terms of costs, delivery, vendor list etc.
Strategy
Work closely with GCL/CSL to help develop sourcing strategy for the assigned site/P&L in order to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
Help the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing
Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost
Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
Aligning closely with global commodity leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance
Interface with other GE business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 8 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Engineering Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Prior sourcing experience in negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers, sourcing strategy, and implementing contracts
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
Strong project management and process improvement skills Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Process leadership experience such as CAP, Workout, process improvement, or quality
CPM or APICS certification
Oracle Purchasing system experience
Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Relocation Assistance Provided: No