Sourcing Manager Job in Charleroi 15022, Pennsylvania US
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SUMMARY
The Sourcing Manager organizes, plans, supervises and controls the purchase of production and general expenses, within the sourcing strategy of the business and the unit instructions, with the objective to provide the unit with the needed goods and services at the right cost, the right time and the right quality. This is to be accomplished by the following
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and propose the Unit Sourcing Strategy in coordination with the Business Sourcing Direction, analyze, recommend and implement the Unit Sourcing Action Plans, in order to optimize the cost, quality and delivery of purchase. Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
- ration, negotiation and implementation of Frame Agreements, analyze, prepare, negotiate and implement Unit F. A, in order to reduce the cost of the delivered goods and services
SUMMARY
The Sourcing Manager organizes, plans, supervises and controls the purchase of production and general expenses, within the sourcing strategy of the business and the unit instructions, with the objective to provide the unit with the needed goods and services at the right cost, the right time and the right quality. This is to be accomplished by the following
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises employees in the Purchasing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS 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./B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Business Administration or related field; five or more years related experience in purchasing; 2-3 years of sourcing management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals as they relate to inventory and purchasing functions. Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and vendors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as they relate to understanding business forecasts and scheduling inventory purchases. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations involved with the procurement of materials, such as determining the best price and planning inventory levels.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems in managing the purchase of inventory and personnel in the department. Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form as they are used to plan the purchase of inventory.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Purchasing and Inventory Manager Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; in using the computer and phone. The abilities to talk and hear are necessary to communicate about purchasing matters with relevant parties. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk in the process of procuring materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus in order to read, write, use the computer, and choose or inspect items for purchase.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to the open office setting, office sounds include conversations, phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment.
Alstom Grid - Experts in the transmission of electricity with a worldwide pedigree, Alstom Grid strengthens the Alstom Group’s capabilities in the power market. With headquarters in Paris’s La Defense business district in France, Alstom Grid is the newest Alstom sector and works alongside the other sectors: Alstom Power and Alstom Transport. Alstom Grid has four main business units: Products, Systems, Automation and Service.
Formed by the acquisition of Areva TD’s transmission business on 7 June 2010 by Alstom and Schneider Electric, Alstom Grid complements the other Alstom sectors to enable the Group to offer a complete power generation and transmission solution. Its acquisition gives a new dimension to Alstom which, with its three activities, achieves sales of more than €23 billion (Pro forma accounts 2009/10) and employs more than 96,000 people.
With a presence in over 70 countries, Alstom Grid achieves a truly global focusthrough its organisation and performance.