Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist - Stack, SCR, Skids

Mitsubishi•Lake Mary, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., in Lake Mary, Florida is looking for a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist (Stack, SCR, Skids). This role will be based at the Lake Mary, FL office. Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality. One team, one future. Role Overview Mitsubishi Power Americas, headquartered in Lake Mary Florida, is a major power generation equipment and storage solutions provider for the energy industry. Our NGS Global Sourcing Team is responsible to source complex engineered equipment from across the Globe to support project execution in the Americas region. This position is responsible for the coordination and execution of the most difficult and unique purchasing transactions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university; and as a minimum five (5) years of procurement experience in the environmental solutions and/or power generation industry; or, ten (10) years of procurement experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities has been achieved.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for material, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database.
Ability to effectively communicate job tasks, goals and projects to global sourcing staff as well as manage and delegate when necessary.

Nice To Haves

MBA/ ISM/ APCIS Members/ CSCM or CPIM, preferred.
Candidates with experience in power generation, oil and gas, coal or any technical procurement preferred.
Preferred experience executing procurement activities with SCRs, Catalysts, Silencers, Skids, Stacks, Control valves, Expansion joints, I&Cs, etc.

Responsibilities

Processes challenging and unique purchasing transactions in accordance with state and federal statutes, policies established by the Mitsubishi Power policies and procedures.
Understand, establish and issue Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Quote (RFQ) for SCRs, Catalysts, Silencers, Skids, Stacks, Control valves, Expansion joints, I&Cs and Engineering services tied to Environmental solution products, assemblies, Balance of Plant (BOP), operations and field service procurements.
Execute Purchase orders (PO) via ERP system preferably SAP of SCRs, Catalysts, Silencers, Skids, Stacks, Control valves, Expansion joints, I&Cs and Engineering services tied to Environmental solution products, assemblies, Balance of Plant (BOP), operations and field service procurements. Other ERP experiences will be acceptable.
Problem solving of Environmental solution products, assemblies, Balance of Plant (BOP), Gas Turbines Auxiliary systems, operations and field service procurement issues as they arise.
Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Manage contracts to verify vendor compliance to contract requirements.
Collaborate with required engineers, project managers, supply chain project managers, expeditors and external partners (suppliers, engineering 3rd parties) to successfully execute project deliverables and procure as needed.
In addition, maintain informational exchanges and communications with all required groups and organizations contributing to the fulfillment of material demands.
The ability to effectively handle purchase orders with scope and/or contractual requirements of advanced complexity and advanced commercial and/or financial risk.
Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple quotes and orders simultaneously and prioritize work based on schedule demands.
Be a central point of coordination for the activities within procurement process.
Ability to demonstrate the capability to perform work assignments on a wide variety of tasks with limited supervision.
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Performance review of suppliers for quality, delivery and reliability.
Establish long-term agreements with suppliers and work alongside global commodity managers.
Provide support to upper management in effort to meet corporate goals, objectives and projects.
Analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information. Contact department or initiator to clarify and complete information. Determines method needed to process requisition such as bid, request for proposal, or blanket contract.
May lead or supervise the activities of others.
Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers and coordinates with legal when required.
Must have Domestic and International Buying/Purchasing exp and may have to travel Domestically/Internationally up to 15% of the time.
Must have handled minimum of $10 million - $20 million a year in contracts.
Perform other such duties as may be required.
Lead cross business unit cost down initiatives.
Schedule, plan, forecast necessary material to support commercially all manufacturing and project demands.
Process standardization, training, negotiation guidance, and supplier selection and development.
Support transportation strategy for the commodity assigned.
Tariff risk mitigation knowledge and understanding of INCO terms.
Develop and lead the implementation of global supply strategy including negotiation of contracts.
Create value through relationship management, supplier excellence and development projects to reduce cost and lead time and work with other Mitsubishi group companies to find cost savings opportunities. This includes evaluating strategies such as sole sourcing, e- sourcing events, auctions, cross commodity and cross business unit bundling, and tactics for increased competition.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company and individual goals and objectives.
Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.