About the role
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sourcing engineered components, preferably within industries such as power, oil & gas, heavy engineering, static equipment, or related manufacturing environments. The candidate should be capable of working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply of critical pressure-containing components.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for Turbine Parts Procurement, including supplier identification, qualification, development, and performance management.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and risk mitigation.
- Manage supplier relationships for critical engineered components and ensure continuity of supply.
- Drive supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, contracts, delivery schedules, and long-term agreements.
- Partner with engineering and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Support supplier selection and qualification processes for pressure vessel and pressure part manufacturing.
- Monitor supplier performance through key metrics such as on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Identify and implement cost reduction, productivity, and value engineering opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams.
- Assess supply market conditions, supplier capabilities, and business risks to proactively address supply constraints.
- Ensure compliance with company sourcing policies, EHS requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.
- Resolve supplier-related issues and drive corrective actions to support business continuity and customer commitments.
- Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, contracts, and supplier records.
- Support localization, dual sourcing, and supplier capacity expansion initiatives where applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 7 years of work experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or supply chain management for Turbine parts.
- Demonstrated experience in sourcing Turbine parts
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to pressure parts, fabricated components, machined parts, forgings, castings, welding, and heat treatment.
- Experience working with technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements for engineered products.
Alternate Qualification
- Diploma in Engineering may also be considered provided the candidate has substantial and relevant experience in sourcing of turbine parts or similar engineered components.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong understanding of turbine part supply base and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and compliance requirements relevant to pressure-containing components.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work in a matrixed, cross-functional, and global environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple suppliers and sourcing projects simultaneously.
- Results-oriented mindset with strong ownership and execution rigor.
- Experience in ERP systems and sourcing/procurement tools.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in industries such as related to power generation, or industrial manufacturing.
- Prior experience with supplier development and qualification for critical pressure-containing components.
- Knowledge of quality systems, supplier audits, and technical-commercial evaluation processes.
- Exposure to cost-out programs, should-costing, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrate ownership of sourcing outcomes for assigned commodities/components.
- Influence internal and external stakeholders to drive business results.
- Lead with integrity, compliance, and a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Foster collaboration across teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- Willingness to travel as required for supplier visits, audits, development activities, and business reviews.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional/global teams.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes