Project Procurement Manager-Capital Projects (Pulp & Paper)

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

POSITION DESCRIPTION : Reporting to the Senior Director of Project Procurement and Quality, the Project Procurement Manager will have the primary responsibilities as outlined below:

• This person will be primarily working in the pulp division of Andritz and may support other divisions if needed.
• Person will be responsible for the overall procurement lifecycle of the project(s) assigned.
• Define and execute the Project Procurement Plan with input from the Project team, Sales, Engineering and Quality.
• Conduct RFP’s (Request for Proposals) for all components of the Procurement Plan.
• Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers. Proactively seek alternate sources of supply, as required.
• Prepare offer evaluation summaries and make vendor recommendations.
• Lead the Negotiation of commercial contracts/POs and seek support from legal as needed.
• Work closely with buyers as needed to issue purchase orders and any revisions.
• Work closely with Project Manager to make sure all procurement activities are being completed on time and as per the budgets.
• Manage supplier contracts upon award in collaboration with project team.
• Hold regular follow up and schedule analysis of vendor schedules for critical long cycles scopes.
• Follow procurement procedures and policy as well as spend approval policy.
• Work closely with accounts payables to reconcile invoices and provide supporting documentation.
• Negotiate supplier claims (passive and active) if needed.
• Coordinate with Logistics team as required for the transport (freight) of all shipments to site/customer.
• Reporting as required by department or senior management
• Utilization of various software’s, tools that are available for project procurement.
• Collaborate with leadership, business leads to support in developing supplier category strategies
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS : What we look for:

• 5 plus years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in projects.
• Prior experience working in Pulp & Paper, or any Process Industries is a plus.
• Experience with commercial contracts and related terms & conditions
• Fundamental understanding of metals products (plate, tube, pipe etc.)
• Experience with purchase of fabricated materials, Machined parts etc.
• Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with deadlines
• Employs fair, ethical, and transparent procurement practices
• Ability to travel approximately 15%- 25% domestically and internationally.
• Project Manager or Sales Manager with industry experience who wish to transition into procurement role are welcome to apply.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or any related field), Supply Chain, Business

Administration or Management. Masters preferred, but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.