Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist

About the Role

Mitsubishi Power Americas is seeking a Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist to execute end-to-end procurement and expediting activities for complex and high-value commodities, equipment, and projects supporting power generation programs. This role develops sourcing strategies, leads commercial negotiations, manages supplier performance, and mitigates delivery, quality, and commercial risks while partnering with engineering, quality, logistics, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, equipment, and services aligned with project requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), evaluate supplier bids, and lead commercial negotiations within delegated authority.
• Award and administer purchase orders, long-term agreements, and contract amendments in accordance with company policies.
• Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and risk while recommending sourcing strategies and mitigation plans.
• Drive supplier performance initiatives focused on delivery, quality, cost, and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier development activities and cross-functional cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing, documentation, and delivery progress for complex or schedule-critical equipment.
• Identify and mitigate delivery, quality, and commercial risks while developing and executing recovery plans.
• Coordinate and lead supplier expediting visits to support schedule adherence and issue resolution.
• Review shipment readiness, documentation, and logistics plans to ensure contractual compliance.
• Lead resolution of overages, shortages, damages (OS&D), invoice discrepancies, and commercial disputes.
• Analyze supplier performance and on-time delivery metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary supply chain interface with project management, engineering, quality, logistics, and site teams.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical direction to sourcing and expediting personnel.
• Support leadership reviews by providing supplier risk assessments, recovery plans, and performance insights.
• Represent Supply Chain in supplier, customer, and internal stakeholder meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
• Protect confidential and proprietary company information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically requires 7-10 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, expediting, or supply chain execution roles.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing strategies, supplier management, contract execution, and expediting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, manage contracts, and mitigate commercial and supply risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex schedules, technical requirements, and contractual issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP), scheduling tools, and data analysis applications.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role with prolonged periods of sitting.
• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Regular domestic and occasional international travel may be required.