bayt.com
Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Embody the 4S culture of Safety, Speed, Simplicity and Self-Confidence, as well as Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Provide leadership and manage all administrative duties associated with running a large scale Supply Chain Organisation (e.g. performance reviews, Ecosys updates and similar). Lead negotiations with Suppliers to obtain globally competitive price, delivery, and contract terms. Participate in development of Project Procurement Strategies & estimate development in conjunction with others Review bid tab recommendations and sole source justifications. Engage with Suppliers and business stakeholders to mitigate delivery risk. Where there is risk to schedule:
- Act in a leadership role to drive a sense of urgency to resolution and effective communication(s) to the business.
- Lead timely resolution of escalated supplier issues by facilitating meetings with appropriate technical/operation personnel.
Provide subject matter expertise in managing warranty claims, back-charges, and liquidated damages. Understand, and plan for supply chain risk – sole/single sourced materials, unusually long lead times, etc.
Skills
SKILLS
- Strong leadership, influencing, and communicationskills.Strong emotional intelligence for managing complex stakeholders.
- Strong project management and planning skills
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiating skills, both commercial and legal.
- Ability to bring teams together to resolve issues and achieve targets and goals (including cost savings and supplier performance).
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies and procurement work processes and solutions.
- Self-disciplined and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal direction.
- Demonstrate prioritization, planning, and follow-up skills in a multi-tasking environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.