Sourcing Project Manager

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Sourcing Project Manager is responsible for establishing strategic direction and leading the development, management, and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories. Sourcing Project Manager may provide management and overall direction to a portfolio of categories. Sourcing categories may include various power generation maintenance materials categories (e.g. major electrical equipment, instrument and controls, and balance of plant equipment) and services categories (e.g. balance of plant maintenance, electrical maintenance, and turbine maintenance services) .

This position will be accountable for complex sourcing initiatives and cross-functional project teams using established strategic sourcing methods and project management methodology. Responsible for coaching and leading peers for all aspects of managing the contracting lifecycle, including but not limited to leading sourcing project teams, negotiating complex terms and conditions, settling claims, resolving conflict, and closing out the contracting process. Communicates with all levels of management within the sourcing area and within the company.

Leads business unit meetings to communicate or collaborate on initiatives, project activity, supplier performance and business planning. Possesses extensive market knowledge. Creates, reviews, and analyzes financial data and key performance indicators for assigned business unit as it relates to assigned category initiatives. Initiates action through business unit partners and suppliers to resolve disputes, negotiate solutions, and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Responsible for developing and implementing business unit specific sourcing plans.

• Monitors corporate, business unit and industry activities to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and lead efforts to leverage improvements in cost and quality or to implement best practices.
• Leads the development, management, and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned corporate wide commodities or services categories.
• Coordinates the sourcing plan for the assigned business unit and directs the sourcing initiatives and go‑to‑market strategy for their portfolio of assigned spend categories. Significant guidance and collaboration with the Supply Chain Operational Purchasing Team in the planning and execution of transactional support, serving as an industry expert in related categories and supply chain matters.
• Monitors supplier and contract activity and identifies areas for improved cost savings. Regularly reviews and analyzes financial data to ensure the achievement of immediate cost savings, forecasts future savings impact, and communicates findings to the business unit customers and management.
• Leads cross‑functional teams for sourcing initiatives and major capital projects. Develops project plans to achieve desired savings and efficiency results while meeting business unit customer needs. Oversees team’s work efforts to achieve plan and delivery dates, communicates status to business unit partners and management, presents findings and recommendations, and manages the implementation process.
• Negotiates or manages the negotiation of strategic supplier contracts and agreements for corporate‑wide and business unit initiatives. Leads the negotiation of terms and conditions. Manages corporate risk while achieving desired total cost savings, performance results, quality requirements and delivery timelines. Utilizes sourcing best practices to lead initiatives and project teams efficiently and effectively.
• Manages complex strategic supplier relationships for the benefit of corporate‑wide or business unit needs. Maintains effective relationships with suppliers within assigned commodities or services…