Sourcing Specialist

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An opportunity has arisen for a Sourcing Specialist to join the Contracts & Procurement department.

To manage all contracting and procurement activities to support the efficient delivery of the Catapult Formula E programme. The role must ensure all goods, services and works are procured in a cost-effective, transparent and compliant manner, while aligning with group, legal and industry standards.

• To manage and update catapult Formula E specific CSR/PSR, sourcing register and/or PO log (as appropriate) that align with the programme schedule and budget requirements.
• Implement sourcing strategies for catapult Formula E categories and minimise supplier complexity and quantity where possible to enable the develop of supplier relationships and supplier management through key performance indicators.

• Execution of all planned purchase orders for the catapult Formula E programme.
• Deliver RFQ, sourcing and DFX to the catapult Formula E programme.
• Responsible for Supplier identification, prequalification and shortlisting.
• Implement NDA’s and T’s and C’s with suppliers.
• Prepare supplier performance data and working with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed.
• Foster strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous supply, innovation and cost optimization.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality concerns when non-conforming product is identified, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and robust corrective action implemented.
• Carry out commercial negotiations covering terms and conditions, etc.
• Evaluate and recommend supplier awards based on total cost of ownership and strategic value.
• Support the reporting of contracts and procurement status to senior management.
• Develop supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics.
• Identify and evaluate key risks at prior to award and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. engineering, legal, quality etc.).
• Preparation of Contract Award Recommendations and onboarding suppliers to ensure efficient award.
• Contract administration to support execution, including correspondence and contract notices and claims assessment.
• Responsible for resolving any invoices queries arising from Contracts & PO’s.

• Identify and activity promote cost reductions associated with the delivery of catapult Formula E to meet financial goals and report versus target monthly.
• Support for Business Development with estimates and costings for new programme proposals, where feasible.

• Provide engaging leadership and mentorship of the team, ensuring the team is motivated, driven and clearly directed.
• Support, lead, guide and train C&P team members regardless of Programme.
• Promote effective communication between C&P team and other departments ensuring alignment on programme goals and timelines.
• Ensure the teams C&P activities are in accordance with established Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures and continually focus on improving process and procedure, where possible.

• Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within Fortescue to provide overall business improvement.
• Actively facilitate the coordination and communications between different departments, team members and stakeholders to ensure effective alignment.

• Management Reporting on Programme/Category performance to ensure…