Sourcing Manager PB

Role 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.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

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