NES Fircroft are recruiting for a Tender and Project Purchasing Manager for our client based in New York, NY.
Our client is a leading player in the manufacture and design of cable systems & services. They work across four main business areas: Power Generation & Transmission, Distribution, Usage and Industry & Solutions.
The Tender & Project Purchasing team is a diverse and multicultural team with team members across Europe and the USA. The team is responsible for managing and coordinating all purchasing related activities respecting the clients’ purchasing procedures throughout the lifetime of the tenders and projects. In weekly team meetings we share ongoing activities and experiences.
Project Purchasing Manager has the responsibility for assigned purchasing tasks on one or more tenders and projects – such as prepare and manage procurement plan, defining purchasing strategy, negotiate and follow up contracts
The matrix organization of the tenders and projects requires good communication skills to ensure good information flow across different disciplines
We need bright minds to:
- Develop our US supply chain focusing on local content
- Establish framework agreements with US suppliers
- Support the tenders and projects on all purchasing related tasks
- Perform purchasing as per the clients processes and procedures
- Prepare and evaluate offer to be presented and discussed with tender/project team
- Be fair with the suppliers and involve competition in all purchasing processes
- During Project execution, ensure high quality delivery, efficient project execution and minimum variations and claims by close follow up of internal stakeholders, suppliers, contracts and deliveries
- Ensure good coordination with all tender & project teams; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to client Standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reporting
- Support and contribute to improvements
- Be an active and visible contributor in the tender and project to satisfy internal and external customers
Professional skills, qualifications, and experience:
- Experience: 5-10 years
- Education: Postgraduate (Graduate will also be considered)
- Proven track record in US procurement
