Senior Sourcing Specialist

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Senior Sourcing Specialist is to purchase items in their assigned commodities to meet quality and delivery requirements as well as looking for potential saving opportunities. This individual should possess a background in procurement and materials management with experience in a mechanical production environment and have experience in sourcing: Machining – All types Casing / Fabrications Fabrications - All types Airfoil Geometry blades (Machining, grinding, extrusions, forgings) Balance and Over Speed Testing Contract Services Impeller Manufacturing – (Machining and Fabrications) Coatings, plating, painting and shot peening Tooling manufacturing – Job related. Turbine Services and parts to RMS prints As well as many other industrial items SKILLS REQUIRED: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION Exceptional attention to details Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities Exceptional ability to manager competing priorities Strong Negotiation Strategies and technical skills INTERPERSONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent interpersonal and vendor communication competence skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently Ability to work and interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers EFFECIENCY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Ability to manage other projects and responsibilities that may be added at the company’s discretion. Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Procurement, Manage Materials Delivery Supplier Quality & Cost Implementation of cost saving strategies Evaluate and maintain supplier scorecards to meet RMS' objectives, policies and procedures Manage non-conformances and supplier chargebacks Perform supplier tooling inventory and reconcile tools that remain on site Initiate supplier improvement meetings to improve quality and manufacturability Attend new order kick off meetings Performs other related company duties as assigned Manage terms and conditions with suppliers Key Success Factors: Purchasing in a mechanical environment / Industrial environment Must be able to read and interpret engineered mechanical drawings Strong organizational, communication and computer skills required Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word Required Know how to create and review contracts JOBBOSS experience a plus, but not required Turbo Machinery, Steam turbines and centrifugal compressor experience, Highly recommended Quality costs aligned with business goals Willingness to "roll-up sleeves" to get the job done vs. delegating up or down the organization General: The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of a RMS Senior Sourcing Specialist. This list is subject to changed based on the needs of the company. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with QMS principles and ISO 9001 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Procurement, Quality ISO & Approved Supplier List procedures Contract negotiations & Order placement Supplier Development Strategies Education: Bachelor's degree or higher education in business or related field CPM Certification a plus 10 + years' experience in Purchasing, Materials Management and planning Strong experienced in procuring, expediting and managing contracts and schedules Raw Material, Machining and grinding processes, Fabrications, MRO, Stampings, Engraving, Pipe and fittings as well as many other industrial items.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to details
Display ownership and accountability for tasks and responsibilities
Exceptional ability to manager competing priorities
Strong Negotiation Strategies and technical skills
Excellent interpersonal and vendor communication competence skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work and interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers
Ability to manage other projects and responsibilities that may be added at the company’s discretion.
Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Purchasing in a mechanical environment / Industrial environment
Must be able to read and interpret engineered mechanical drawings
Strong organizational, communication and computer skills required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word Required
Know how to create and review contracts
Knowledge and experience with QMS principles and ISO 9001
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Procurement, Quality ISO & Approved Supplier List procedures
Contract negotiations & Order placement
Supplier Development Strategies
Bachelor's degree or higher education in business or related field
10 + years' experience in Purchasing, Materials Management and planning
Strong experienced in procuring, expediting and managing contracts and schedules
Raw Material, Machining and grinding processes, Fabrications, MRO, Stampings, Engraving, Pipe and fittings as well as many other industrial items.
Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

JOBBOSS experience a plus, but not required
Turbo Machinery, Steam turbines and centrifugal compressor experience, Highly recommended
CPM Certification a plus

Responsibilities

Implementation of cost saving strategies
Evaluate and maintain supplier scorecards to meet RMS' objectives, policies and procedures
Manage non-conformances and supplier chargebacks
Perform supplier tooling inventory and reconcile tools that remain on site
Initiate supplier improvement meetings to improve quality and manufacturability
Attend new order kick off meetings
Performs other related company duties as assigned
Manage terms and conditions with suppliers

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