Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Responsibilities

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with regards to their activities
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the eSourcing platform
• Obtain and negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtain relevant approvals as per Levels Of Authority protocols
• Co‑coordinate with FSSC (Financial Shared Services Center) the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system
• Review supplier order acknowledgements for compliance to the terms of the purchase order
• Manage the purchase order; process goods receipt in the ERP; administer invoices (assist in the resolution of any invoice query); undertake routine and timely expediting of all materials / services and documentation as required by the project delivery team
• Notify vendor when in breach of contract (delay, etc.) and prepare and negotiate claims; issue progress reports reflecting these activities
• Identify and onboard potential new suppliers in accordance with Linxon processes and procedures
• Input cost reductions achieved on the purchases made and report periodically to Line Manager
• Assist in the collation of KPI data and checking costs, quality and levels of service; regularly review open purchase orders and take necessary actions for closure of open purchase orders as due
• Follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics; monitor compliance to health and safety and business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
• Strengthen customer relationships through successful procurement solutions
• Participate in added-value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovation opportunities

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and applicable experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement / tendering activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards client working
• Good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Experience with Oracle ERP System
• Experience implementing new processes / tools / software and mentoring other team members
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in high-pressure, project-driven environments
• Ability to build relationships effectively and challenge the status quo
• Effective communication at all levels