Strategic Sourcing Professional

1 month ago


Poole, Poole, United Kingdom Wärtsilä Corporation Full time

Wärtsilä Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

We are now seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Professional to join our Water and Waste business unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and develop long-term relationships with suppliers.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a forward-looking project roadmap focused on BOM cost reduction, quality improvement, lead time reduction, and delivery enhancements. They will champion supply chain improvement processes, working closely with the supply base and internal customers to identify areas for cost savings and process improvements.

This role requires strong negotiation skills, contract management expertise, and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related field, with a proven track record of achieving year-over-year price reductions, cost savings, and delivery improvements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a forward-looking project roadmap to drive BOM cost reduction, quality improvement, lead time reduction, and delivery enhancements.
  • Champion supply chain improvement processes, working closely with the supply base and internal customers to identify areas for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to achieve fair and favorable terms, ensuring effective contract management and compliance.
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain Director to improve supplier performance, focusing on lead time reduction and OTD improvement.
  • Collaborate with Quality Manager and SQE's to ensure purchased parts meet quality requirements as per drawings/tolerances.
  • Support business transformation projects, identifying opportunities for collaborative goals and objectives, including inventory reduction and management, cost saving projects, supplier quality and OTD improvement.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree equivalent in engineering, supply chain, operations, materials or business-related field.
  • At least 5 years of proven success in negotiating with suppliers directly for large and small value expenditures and constructing such negotiations in formal contracts.
  • Demonstrated results in attaining year-over-year price reduction, cost savings, delivery, and quality improvements in the business area supported.
  • Demonstrated success in cost improvement projects for supplier quality and delivery.
  • Strong project management and matrix organization collaboration skills are a must, with demonstrated success in leading projects in a matrix organization within a decentralized geographic organization.
  • Understands Supplier Quality Management and Auditing.
  • Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise.
  • Transition management experience of product from one source to another is required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including:

  • A comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
About Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our company values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can be their true self and contribute to our success.



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