Sourcing Manager PB

Role 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.

Responsibilities:

• •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.

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