Lead Procurement Specialist - Markham, Canada - GE Power Portfolio

GE Power Portfolio

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description Summary:

The Lead Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing and executing Procurement Packages in support of GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy's nuclear power plant business.

In this role, you will support new plant project procurement efforts throughout the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) lifecycle of new and advanced nuclear projects.

As a GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) Procurement Lead, you will work cross-functionally in close partnership with GEH business teams to execute on key sourcing operations and project deliverables.

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Overall responsibility for Procurement Packages spanning the entire EPC lifecycle of new build projects
Provide key procurement process interface with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Suppliers, Projects, Logistics, Commercial, Construction and Site personnel
Work with Sourcing Commodity Leaders to develop work plans and Sourcing schedule activities
Work with Project Engineers and Schedulers to include activities into project schedule
Work closely with Engineering and Quality to develop Procurement Packages
Send Procurement Packages and associated documents to suppliers for RFx and orders
Point of contact for supplier technical, quality, manufacturing questions and issue resolution
Work closely with Sourcing and Quality leaders to manage supplier performance
Oversee supplier schedule and progress updates
Serve as the lead supplier interface through testing, inspection, and delivery to site
Point of contact for GEH teams to interface with the supplier
Facilitate coordination to input and harmonize supplier schedule and project construction schedule
Support Lean culture by working cross functionally to improve purchasing process and supporting systems
Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college, university, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in sourcing, project management, commercial, engineering, manufacturing, or quality discipline in a highly technical and/or highly regulated industry,
OR:
High school diploma and ten (10) years of experience in procurement engineering (or closely related field) in a highly technical and/or highly regulated industry.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time as required; remote workers may require additional travel.

Desired Characteristics

Familiarity with CSA standards, Canadian Standards Association
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, or engineering from a regionally accredited college or university
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Nuclear industry experience
Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Capable of working successfully in a matrix organization to drive results
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects to completion, including cost and schedule control

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

- _ You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada._

Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program.

Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, salary continuance program benefits for disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement program, use of Cariloop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No