Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India

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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with regards to their activities
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the eSourcing platform
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
• To co-ordinate with FSSC (Financial Shared Services Center) the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system
• Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order.
• preparing and negotiating claims. Allied with the issuing of progress reports to reflect these activities
• Identify and onboarding potential new suppliers in accordance with the Linxon processes and procedures.
• Assisting in the collation of KPI data and checking costs, quality and levels of service
• to regularly review the open purchase orders and take necessary actions for closure of open purchase orders as and when due for closure.
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and applicable experience or 10 + years' experience in lieu of qualification.
• Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and applicable experience or 7 + years' experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement /Tendering activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working
• Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Oracle ERP System
• To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders.
• A confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the business whilst embracing cultural differences.
• Occasional travel may be required inside and outside of the country

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year.
• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Career Progression
• When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.

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