Global System Procurement Manager – Energy & Waste Tech

Kanadevia Inova AG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Zosen Inova is seeking a procurement leader to oversee all project procurement activities through handover to Warranty, driving savings, supplier performance and on-time delivery on international energy and waste-to-value projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and continuously improve procurement processes within the Supply Chain Management function.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years’ experience in energy, chemical or related industry.
• Procurement experience with suppliers for systems and components.
• Procurement experience in international & technical environments.
• Experience in project management for large, medium or small size projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all procurement activities until handover to Warranty Department.
• Achieve final account agreements with suppliers / subcontractors.
• Monitor procurement performance over the project lifespan (savings / overruns, claims).
• Coordinate with Expeditors and Supplier Quality Managers to achieve On Time Delivery and Quality.
• Provide operational leadership of all procurement activities.
• Support Project Procurement Managers and represent SCM within the project team.
• Resolve or escalate procurement claims and drive efficiency of procurement tasks.
• Support related procedures & process improvements within SCM.
• Identify potential supplier sources, interview vendors, negotiate favorable agreements and manage contracts.

Job description

Hitachi Zosen Inova is seeking a procurement leader to oversee all project procurement activities through handover to Warranty, driving savings, supplier performance and on-time delivery on international energy and waste-to-value projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate supplier agreements, and continuously improve procurement processes within the Supply Chain Management function.