Global Sourcing Specialist III

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities for assigned commodities, equipment, and services in support of project requirements and business objectives.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs) in accordance with established sourcing procedures.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and support commercial negotiations within delegated authority.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, revisions, and amendments utilizing SAP or other ERP systems.
• Support supplier qualification, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing progress and delivery schedules using Master Delivery Reports (MDRs) and supplier updates.
• Expedite supplier documentation to support engineering reviews, quality inspections, and shipment milestones.
• Identify delivery risks and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Review shipping documentation, packing lists, and bills of material to verify shipment accuracy and completeness.
• Cook up supplier meetings, project reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Support resolution of overages, shortages, damages (OS&D), invoice discrepancies, and other supply chain issues.
• Track supplier delivery performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Project Management, suppliers, and site teams to ensure successful procurement execution.
• Communicate procurement status, supplier performance, risks, and recovery actions to internal stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, supplier management, expediting, or supply chain execution.
• Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and material control processes; experience supporting supplier negotiations and purchase order administration; ability to interpret technical specifications, schedules, and contractual documentation; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams; proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and standard business applications; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with prolonged periods of sitting. Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
• Domestic and international travel may be required as business needs dictate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable law.