Summary The Project Sourcing Lead will be responsible to negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies under Grid Automation Business. The Sourcing lead will also responsible from achieving the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. You will have a knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. The Project Sourcing lead reports direct line to the Regional Operations Leader and dotted line to the BL sourcing leader.



Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and improve Sourcing strategies at business or plant level. May also include management of regional & business teams.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Understand and address market dynamic and trends, and how they impact GE\xe2\x80\x99s customers, suppliers, competitors and the company in terms of price, cash, production costs, global capacity, lead time, internal and supplier capability, barriers to entry and supplier buyer leverage points.
• Participate proactively with the tendering team and support the team in winning the tender
• Understand sourcing risks, perform risk assessments of supply base and formulates mitigation strategies
• Drive sourcing projects from ITO to OTR in collaboration with the respective product line stakeholders
• Drive key sourcing and business metrics including cost, cash, supplier quality, BCC and fulfilment OTD metrics in line with operating plan targets.
• Optimize cash-out effort and increase suppliers Days To Pay
• Implement continuous improvement activities in all areas of responsibility to improve operating performance.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to resolve issues and achieve business outcomes in full collaboration with strategic sourcing leaders.
• Promote the site in developing new sourcing opportunities in cooperation with the global commodity leaders.
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews.
• Ensure supply Chain continuity through appropriate Sourcing strategy (components dual sourcing, supplier dual sourcing, etc.).
• Extend time to Project Purchase planning, procurement as and when requested by business.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate bachelor degree from an engineering or relevant department
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a Sourcing or Key Commodity Buyer role related to Protection & Control, Substation Automation, Monitoring & Diagnostics or Telecommunication business in Grid Automation portfolio.
• Excellent negotiation, people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project management and strong coordination skills.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%).

Desired Characteristics

• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Arabic is nice to have.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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