Global Commodity Manager (PGS Hardware, Fasteners) (Lake Mary, FL, US, 32746) chez Mitsubishi Power Americas

Global Commodity Manager (PGS Fasteners/Hardware)

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality. One team, one future

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power Americas is a major power generation equipment and storage solutions provider for the energy industry. Commodity management is a strategic approach to procurement that aims to optimize the value and performance of a group of related products or services. As a commodity manager 2, you are responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering savings and benefits for our organization.  This individual will identify strategic suppliers in the power generation equipment space and lead cross-functional evaluations to determine the best overall supplier product and services fit for the Mitsubishi Power Turbine solution.  This individual will recommend and work with internal groups to implement strategic supplier agreements, partnerships, or potential investments in coordination with business approval processes. Main category focus for this position is Fasteners and Hardware.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support and implement 5-year ecosystem supplier strategy, capacity, capability aligned with BU and partners. 
• Develop and manage relationship with power generation equipment advanced technology suppliers, evaluating both current state of the art, and future technologies in early-stage development.
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing within the power generation industry, particularly gas and steam turbine equipment, and their related systems as well as generators, HRSG’s and other power generation related equipment and / or services.
• Lead supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams covering multiple aspects including product fit and value added, service capability, technical evaluation, manufacturing capacity, risk evaluation, quality, cost competitiveness, Intellectual Property position, etc.
• Serve as key liaison between strategic suppliers, Mitsubishi project, engineering and service teams and EPC partners as we integrate suppliers’ product or services into Mitsubishi Power equipment solution
• One of the core skills is the ability to analyze data, such as market research, spend analysis, supplier performance, and stakeholder feedback.
• Implement cost-out ideas and drive toward standardization.
• As a category manager, you are responsible for negotiating contracts and agreements with your suppliers, as well as managing the ongoing relationship with them.
• Identify vendors to Bid highly technical commodities meeting criteria of price, quality, quantity, availability, and delivery dates.
• Review long range forecast and usage cycle of strategic equipment to create a procurement strategy.
• Create value through relationship management, supplier excellence and development projects to reduce cost and lead time and work with other Mitsubishi group companies to find cost savings opportunities.
• Work effectively with other people, both internally and externally, to achieve your objectives. You need to be able to engage and influence your stakeholders and to understand their needs and priorities.
• As a category manager, you are expected to lead and drive the performance of your category, and to deliver value and results for your organization.
• Represent Mitsubishi Power in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier production capacity and establish buyer capacity plans
• Work with Buyers and overall Supply Chain Team to resolve conflicts as required.
• Develops, evaluates and refines highly complex commercial and technical bids
• Negotiates terms and conditions, contracts and bid proposals and ensures these areas are reviewed with buyer and all stakeholders.
• Writes and distributes highly technical bid invitations or requests for proposal, receives and analyzes quotes, bids, and proposals, and review with Buyer and other stakeholders for awards of contract.

Requirement       

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (MBA Preferred); and four (4) years of supply chain experience; or, eight (8) years of supply chain experience with specialty in Commodities management; OR, Any equivalent combination.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for material, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Travel up to 25%

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.