About this role

This role will direct report to Head of Sourcing, BU MAS Operations

Summary

• Overall responsible for executing strategies, managing sourcing activities and operational purchasing to secure delivery of the sourcing objectives in Pure Ballast and BU/PU.

Key Tasks

• Responsible for communicating and ensuring alignment on sub-commodity strategies.

• Lead, manage and execute the strategy work for Pure Ballast.

• Lead purchasers and purchasing managers, direct and indirect in all related sites.

• Accountable for material cost reduction results and the supply-related performance.

• In collaboration with Global Commodity teams, responsible to develop plans and delivering agreed targets and secure focus areas are incorporated in line with PB and BU/PU Strategies.

• Develop plans for sourcing new products and suppliers as part of the NPD process.

• Responsible for securing requirements are communicated and included in Global-Commodity Strategies.

• Responsible to secure adherence to policy and strategies.

• Responsible for giving input to tools & procedures within Global Sourcing and implementing them in the sites.

• KPI's and Scorecard follow up.

Competencies, experience and attitudes to do the job:

Knowledge :

- Deep understanding of procurement markets, supply chain management, and supplier qualification processes.
- Familiarity with SRM, quality management systems and tools.
- Technical background in relevant industries (e.g., marine, power and offshore, marine or relevant heavy industry).
- NPI experience and proven record track.

Skills :

- Fluent written and spoken English.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies.

Attitude :

- Business-oriented with a strong focus on results.
- Detail-oriented and structured approach to work.
- Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
- Willing to challenge norms and drive continuous improvement.

Motivation :

- Pursuing excellency and continuous improvement
- Challenge normal and bring result
- Model the way