Vanderlande · 5 hours ago
Demand Manager Project Execution
Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling system manufacture, design, installation, and service. They are seeking a detailed-oriented Project Buyer to join their Procurement Project Execution Team, responsible for the procurement and subcontracting of 3rd party designed equipment and site installation labor for various projects in North America.
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Responsibilities
Implement supply chain strategies for Project Procurement that are consistent with our customers’ business plan (Project Procurement and Subcontractor Strategy)
Support and maintain a Supply Base that builds long-term strategic relationships with key supply partners that provide Vanderlande with a competitive advantage within the material handling system market
Analyze, create, and implement innovative supply opportunities and strategies that enhance the market position and/or profitability on a local and global level
Draft, improve and enforce the use of all contract templates for the legal engagement of installation services, construction subcontractors, equipment suppliers and service level providers in collaboration with Corporate Counsel
Develop and execute the Supply Plan for all 3rd party equipment in the execution phase of a project
Develop RFQs for 3rd party equipment, services and site installation and assess quotes as well as suppliers
Generate and maintain Purchase Order within JD Edwards
Negotiate proper terms and conditions in addition to total landed cost with suppliers
Attend project meetings and report the status updates of all 3rd party equipment
Support and collaborate with Project Engineering and Execution team to minimize total project risk and cost
Coordinate procurement activities, global strategies, and management system procedures with North America organization
Incorporate work instructions associated with Project Procurement and supervise the archival, sharing and protection of critical project communication documents related to Project Procurement
Execute ethical principles and standards of Procurement practices to comply with all applicable safety, regulatory and quality system requirements
Acting as a mature partner for process improvement in procurement and related processes within a project
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent
4-6 years of progressive experience (Sourcing, S&OP, Logistics and Operations) in Procurement
Contract writing experience, knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
Prior experience in the Material Handling Systems industry or similar (Construction/Contracting or Engineering industry)
Preferred
APICS (Association or Operations Management) certification (CPM or related)
Company
Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports.
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Funding
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