This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of sourcing strategies, procedures and processes. Provide support for the assigned commodities by creating and implementing commodity and supplier strategies. Responsible for the sourcing of Maintenance of Equipment (MOE) Materials and Services to meet G&W operational requirements pertaining to the Mechanical Department related to Locomotives and Freight Cars.
Responsibilities:
Supporting the Purchasing Department Leader in the development and delivery of “Best in Class” sourcing strategies
Responsible for the selection, negotiation, and execution of sourcing for assigned commodities, including implementation of supplier partnering agreements
Work with company locations to ensure sourcing strategies and decisions achieve overall commodity objectives and to ensure their business requirements are taken into consideration.
Responsible to ensure that purchase orders issued by Corporate Purchasing for Mechanical related goods and services are issued within 24 hours of requisition release (approval).
Perform audits of the material purchase activity to reduce costs and ensure that sourcing decisions and pricing contracts with suppliers are adhered to.
Ensure that Service Agreements are issued for contractors performing work on company property.
Develop and implement plans for process changes in the support of continuous improvement initiatives for operations. Optimize the relationship of contracts and one-time purchases in a manner that minimizes administration and reduces overall expense
Ongoing support and backup for planning, ordering and delivery of assigned commodities to ensure on-time delivery across all levels of the organization. Issuance of purchase orders as may be required.
Managing relationships, reporting & decision making between Purchasing and Business Units to ensure compliance to new rates, supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, policies, and procedures
Solid foundation of MOE Materials and Services (locomotive and freight car) relating to the railroad industry to facilitate Requests for Proposals, evaluate bids, negotiate and execute contracts.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in related field or a minimum of 7 years related purchasing experience, preferably in the rail industry
Knowledgeable in MOE Materials and Services (Locomotive and Freight Car) and contractor base.
Previous responsibility for assessing supplier capabilities, negotiating and executing supply contracts and service agreements
Strong verbal, written, analytical and negotiation skills
Advanced MS Excel, Access, and PowerPoint skills and Great Plains or equivalent ERM system, Google Maps.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines independently
Experience leading projects and cross-functional work teams to achieve desired results
Strong team player who can effectively influence from within the team
Strong problem identification and problem solving skills
Competencies:
G&W accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following competencies: analyze issues and make effective decisions, advance the business, engage, coach, and build a diverse workforce, build partnerships, improve service quality and processes, execute effectively, demonstrate personal leadership, and demonstrate functional and technical agility.
Job Requirements:
Up to 20% travel may be required.
The applicant selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check and physical including a drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new position.
