Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Global Sourcing Senior Manager

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 to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to – making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

Assigned to the New Generation Systems (NGS) Business Unit, the NGS Global Sourcing Senior Manager is responsible for implementing and successfully executing complete, on-time delivery of goods and services that meet quality and performance contract expectations and delivered at or under project approved budget amounts. This role manages a team of supply chain professionals, coordinates with internal departments and external suppliers, and drives continuous improvement in processes, cost, and quality.  

The NGS Supply Chain is focused on the delivery, installation, start-up and commissioning of Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power plant products and services supplied by MPWA. Project procurement scope includes bidding, purchase order award, expediting, inspection, delivery, warranty and contract close-out activities. The Global Sourcing Senior Manager reports to the Director of NGS Supply Chain. The NGS Supply Chain team supports the NGS Project Execution organization in achieving profit and loss targets established by MPWA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the procurement of goods and services associated with GTCC contracts managed by the NGS Project Execution organization. The NGS Supply Chain Management department scope of work is primarily focused on gas turbine auxiliary equipment but also includes steam turbine and generator auxiliaries as well.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and procedures at both an individual project and enterprise level that demonstrate progress to date, forecasted cost at completion, forecasted time to complete and the variances in budgeted cost and schedule of procurements associated with NGS project baselines.
• Develop and implement the processes required to establish project baseline procurement plans for procuring goods and services associated with NGS projects.
• Support the planning and estimating process used to develop NGS project bids/proposals employing standardized equipment and cost services tracking.
• Support the supplier qualification process to include initial, recurring and expanded evaluation of suppliers.
• Develop, maintain and communicate supplier performance evaluations associated with contract deliverable performance for NGS projects.
• Develop and implement the processes, training and tracking systems necessary to identify and reduce/eliminate rework of equipment delivered as part of NGS projects.
• Support the implementation of cost down initiatives designed to meet or exceed corporate productivity improvement targets in coordination with the NGS Project Execution organization.
• Improve on-time delivery performance, product quality and competitive value compared to industry benchmarks.
• Effective management and execution of approved departmental budget.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Participate in his/her team personnel development process, including (monthly/quarterly) check-in meetings, annual performance reviews.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using it for benefit of third parties.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• 10+ years of Supply Chain Management experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ambassador of change management for processes, systems and organizational values.
• Proven experience enhancing corporate culture.
• Strong strategic and organizational agility in a cross functional organizational structure.
• Deep knowledge of projects, service and/or construction management involving power systems.
• Strong experience with combustion turbines, steam turbines, generators, auxiliary equipment associated with turbines and generators, and balance of plant (BOP) systems.
• Demonstrated success with equipment cost reduction, lead time reduction and quality control.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and SAP.
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, organizational skills and consistent constructive feedback given and received.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.