Mitsubishi Power in Orlando, Florida is looking for a Global Sourcing Specialist

  SUMMARY

Responsible for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations. Interprets purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, as a specialist in assigned material categories, which require a degree of technical knowledge. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • Processes difficult and unique purchasing transactions according to state and federal statutes, policies established by the MPSA policies and procedures;
    • Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify or complete information; determines method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness required, existing open contracts, and/or competitive bidding;
    • Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders;
    • Identifies requesting departments needs and develops and refines specifications for commodities, supplies or equipment;
    • Interviews sales representatives to develop new sources of technical supplies, securing favorable terms for the Corporation; updates records and files and secures samples, descriptions, photos or information for departments;
    • Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders;
    • Writes and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, proposals, and awards the contract;
    • Resolves purchasing problems between department and vendor;
    • Arrange for the disposal of surplus material;
    • Business travel occasionally as required per contract service;
    • Perform other such duties as may be required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • • 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.
    • Maintain a valid drivers license and passport.
    • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university; and three

(3) years of procurement experience required; or, seven (7) years of procurement experience; or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• • • Language Skills: 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.
    • Mathematical Skills: 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.
    • Reasoning Ability: 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.
    • Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database.
    • Management Skills: Ability to effectively communicate job task, goals and projects to global sourcing staff as well as manage and delegate when necessary.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee’s working environment maybe loud. The employee may be required to adhere to MHPSA and customer safety procedures including but not limited to, the use of personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, goggles, hearing and fall protection).