At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.
This position will be responsible for the procurement of materials, equipment and services on assigned projects. Responsibilities include issue requests for quotation, evaluate Supplier bids, negotiate final price and Terms & Conditions, conduct analysis of current market price levels, and issue purchase orders to Suppliers. The overall objective is to deliver all goods and services at or below budget while meeting quality and schedule requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Formulate a procurement strategy in support of proposal and project material, equipment and service purchases, taking into consideration cost, quality and schedule requirements.
•Interface with Engineering and the Project Team to develop and issue Requests for Quotation.
•Review and evaluate Supplier bids, negotiate final price and Terms & Conditions. Transmit Purchase Order through established software and process.
•Review flow-down requirements from the Prime Proposal Documents or contract with legal and create Special Conditions of Purchase Template.
•Support the Proposal/Estimating Teams with current market pricing.
•Review and analyze Suppliers' capacity/shop loading and provide delivery lead times based on current market conditions.
•Interface with Suppliers and Engineering as support in developing Cost Reduction opportunities for key products and equipment.
•Search for new qualified, competitive Suppliers. Responsible for management of the Supplier Qualification Process for new opportunities.
•Conduct Supplier Kick-Off Meetings and Pre-Production Meetings with Suppliers as required.
•Execute Purchase Order Reconciliation Change Orders.
•Execute Procurement Project Close Out Requirements.
•Conduct meetings as required for proposal or project status or introductions of new Supplier opportunities within multiple departments
Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
•Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent work experience.
•Five years of Subcontract/Supplier Management or related professional or educational experience. Engineering or Technical background is a plus.
•Proven computer skills including MS Office products. (ERP) Software knowledge is a plus.
•Must have strong negotiation skills and advanced problem-solving abilities.
•Domestic and International travel, as required.