Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Job Title:

Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Location:

Glasgow

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with SCM and company procedures.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers/subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies.
• Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with regards to their activities.
• Issue RFQs using the eSourcing platform.
• Obtain and negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview, identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, payment terms, etc.
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtain relevant approvals as per LOA protocols.
• Coordinate with FSSC the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system.
• Review order acknowledgements from suppliers for compliance with the terms of the purchase order.
• Manage purchase orders: process goods receipts in the ERP; administer invoices and resolve invoice queries; expeditiously process all materials/services and documentation required by the project delivery team; notify vendors of contractual breaches; prepare and negotiate claims; issue progress reports to reflect these activities.
• Identify and onboard potential new suppliers in accordance with Linxon processes and procedures.
• Input cost reductions achieved on purchases and produce periodic reports to the Line Manager.
• Assist in collating KPI data and reviewing costs, quality and service levels.
• Regularly review open purchase orders and take necessary actions to close them promptly.
• Follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics.
• Monitor compliance to health & safety and business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations.
• Strengthen customer relationships through successful procurement solutions.
• Participate in added‑value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovation initiatives.

• Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement and tendering activities.
• Understanding of industry standards and client working practices.
• Good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks.
• Experience with Oracle ERP system.
• Implemented new processes, tools or software and mentored team members.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Background in a high‑pressure, project‑driven environment.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and challenge the status quo.
• Effective communication at all levels.