Project Procurement Engineer

Your Mission An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Procurement Engineer. The successful candidate will develop and drive a project procurement strategy to support project profitability, and cash flow improvement whilst maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, ensuring, and maintaining a customer-driven ethos and continuously improving our total cost of acquisition performance. The role encompasses responsibility for Project materials & services, Logistics, and other functional areas as required by the business. An important element of the role will be formulating risk management strategies and participating with stakeholders to review and mitigate risks within the business. Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive project procurement strategy to support timely material/services availability, project profitability, and cash flow improvement through continuous productivity improvement initiatives.
• Generate weekly procurement report and expedite materials / services.
• Track PO wise invoice, GRN (Goods Received Note) etc. To book invoices of all the rendered services and procured materials on a monthly basis to ensure that absolutely no invoice is missed to be booked.
• Pro-actively work with global team to add new vendors in SAP system.
• Chase up project team for timely release of RFQ / PR to raise purchase orders on agreed planned baseline dates.
• Involve in Procurement activities associated with the effective purchasing of Project requirements by the Procurement Department in accordance with Project or end-user schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Develop and responsible in conjunction with Project Managers/Coordinators for the Project Procurement Plan
• Identify and qualify key 3 rd party suppliers and sub-contractors to provide competitive pricing and services to support during project execution to improve project gross margin
• Develop and administer bid panels , issue bid requests, coordinate answers to bidder questions, analyze bids, preparing commercial bid summaries and recommendations in accordance with established procedures
• Ensures that the procurement process is in adherence to company and client requirements, company policies, and procedures to ensure successful delivery of project requirements.
• Ensures that all purchases are competitively bid or that sufficient justification and documentation are obtained to allow non-bid purchases.

• Evaluate risk and implement an appropriate risk management plan to prevent both cost and schedule overrun and ensure continuity of supply for the project .
• Handle and manage Project RFQs, commercial evaluations, PO award, and PO administration to final delivery and PO close out.
• Manage the evaluation of vendor performance on a continuous basis
• Provide logistics & warehouse support to the Project delivery team including seaworthiness packing and delivery of the completed system to customer sites.
• Deploy digital transformation and tools, improve, and streamline the end-to-end process
• Ensure Trade compliance requirements and adhere to the rules, due diligent check

• Any other relevant task as assigned

• Promote integrity, professionalism, and adherence to company's ethical standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of supply chain activity and participate in improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Drive and ensure compliance with all regional and global policies, procedures, and quality accreditations.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including import/export tariffs and documentation, trade compliance, customs, and revenue.
• Manage and undertake expediting activities across all third-party and inter-company supply chains.

About You:

• Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering and min 10 years of related experience in process automation, Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC), or Large Oil & Gas industries preferably for Control System / Cyber security side of projects.
• Experience with Sub-contract services & out-sourcing
• Strong Knowledge of Project procurement practices, regulation, policies and cost structures;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of management is required. Outstanding verbal, presentation & facilitation skills plus effective listening skills, high energy, and engagement.
• Strong knowledge of contract laws and types, contractual terms and conditions, and experience in negotiating and developing contracts with suppliers.
• Experience in international sourcing and development of global supplier relationships.
• Strong team player with experience of participation in cross-functional team improvement activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, demonstrate confident decision-making capability, and achieve credibility with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to make decisions and manage time effectively.
• Sound understanding of other business functions, particularly Project Management, Tendering, and Finance.
• Experience in using integrated ERP systems (SAP) including procurement tools such as SRM.
• Experience in operating within a cross matrix organization advantageous.
• Demonstrates SE Core Values
• Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to demonstrate a track record of achievements to date
• A good team player with a passion for excellence and driving improvements. Is customer-focused and has a sense of urgency to resolve issues timely and effectively.

Let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. 25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.