Supply Chain Engineer

Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

OVERVIEW OF ROLEThe Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for the operational implementation of one or more elements of the Supply Chain strategy to their defined business area. They will be responsible for developing and implementing their plans and ongoing improvements to support Plasser American and to contribute to a highly efficient, cost driven Supply Chain function.In a project, the Supply Chain Management Engineer will be the owner of a complex subcontract or PO by managing all aspect of the contract and coordinating all engineering issues related to the product to deliver, in line with the project SCM strategy.Specific Key Responsibilities & ActivitiesEnsure compliance with all Supply Chain policies, process and procedures especially with regards to blue prints. Proactively contribute to the project definition of SCM strategies and goals and the achievement of these.Ensure highly effective implementation of the sourcing strategy for the assigned business area via business partnering initiatives, knowledge, and expertise.Manage the process and stake holders relevant to the specific role, including internal challenges and support to client negotiation.Accountable from the issuance of the RFQ, the selection, management and monitoring of suppliers, up to the product or service delivery to the end user.Coordinate and/or perform commercial and contractual analysis, schedule evaluation of bids and incorporate technical evaluation.Finalize the bid summary and make recommendations for technically acceptable solutions.Report according to project requirement, on progress and problems on the Awards.Manage commercial and financial issues arising from assigned subcontract or Purchase order-negotiate all Variation/change Orders and provide regular cost forecast of PO/subcontract.Ensure SCM capitalizes from lessons learned and is performed in accordance with best practice, striving to mitigate risk, promoting safety and integrity consistently.Take full ownership for the implementation of his/her section of the Project Procurement Plan, together with Project Management, Engineering (and/or others as appropriate and applicable)Support the development of the local Supply Chain Function through guidance and coaching to more junior members of the team.Have a good understanding of the overall technical issue and a good knowledge of complex items and provide support to the team as and when necessary.Knowledge Required Degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering or Business) or qualified by experience especially with blue print drawings and vendor compliance. Appropriate experience in a one or more of the Supply Chain areas of expertise, most recently in an expert capacity.Strong leadership and ability to coach and guide more junior colleagues. PI177299480

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