The Sourcing Specialist implements sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities. An important aspect of this role is maximizing supplier performance and supporting the company’s business plan for our Water Desalination Plant.

Functional / Operational tasks:

• Implements plans to assure orders meet specified quality and delivery times and to minimize the total cost of purchases.

• Collect and analyze sourcing data and present it in a format which can be used to make effective business decisions

• Ability to hold collaborative negotiations to develop long-term partnership

• Persuasive and strong communication skills with experience negotiating aggressive cost savings with suppliers.

• Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings;

• Participate in supplier and subcontractor close-out meetings

• Maintain knowledge of GE sourcing processes and procedures and execute,

• Evaluate products and services in order to determine which supplier has the lowest total cost of ownership consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet production requirements. 

• Capable of working long hours under stressful conditions, closely and effectively, with people of all levels of the organization to produce necessary results.

• Receive, review and process timely shipping and delivery documentations from suppliers, forwarders, clearing agents and insurance companies

• Materials procurement including shipping and customs, inventory management and supply to drilling and testing operations.

• Ensure compliance with the general existing Company's (Corporate) policies and procedures.

• In conjunction with the O&M Departments and Sourcing Team, identify which materials and equipment are critical for the Company and develop as first priority purchasing strategies (Alliance, Price/Supply Agreements, etc.) to secure the plant's operations.

• Other duties as assigned

Education: 

• Master's-level degree (specialized Master's in management / business administration, or a degree from a business or engineering school).

Professional Experience:

• Breadth/depth of experience required

• Experience working with similar systems in a similar business environment

• Proficiency in advanced negotiation techniques, contract law, and the tender process; familiarity with management tools and IT systems…

• International trade, customs clearance processes, logistics..

Soft skills:  

• active listening, a holistic view, and excellent stress resilience

IT Knowledge:

• Microsoft and google space

Languages (level):

• Good level in both French and English

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