Job Description

Company Description
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

xc3xbcConversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline.
xc3xbcComplete project material procurement ownership for assign project & tracking of materials for on-time deliveries (OTD).
xc3xbcPrepare & maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project.
xc3xbcCoordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials.
xc3xbcVendor development/Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing.
xc3xbcNegotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately.
xc3xbcManage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality to meet department goal.
xc3xbcReview and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy & product quality.
xc3xbcComplete cycle of "Purchase to Pay" to be followed up to payment of vendors.
xc3xbcEnsure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance all the procurement. transactions.
xc3xbcSupport safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S
xc3xbcAccountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
xc3xbcNegotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
xc3xbcControl Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets
xc3xbcDevelop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility.
Qualifications
xc3xbcDiploma or University Degree
xc3xbcMinimum 3 years of overall experience with 2+ years in supply chain/ Purchase
xc3xbcExperience in procuring/sourcing process-based measuring instruments, piping components, pumps, coolers, accumulators, motors etc.
xc3xbcExperience in procuring/sourcing on fabrication API Plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage.
xc3xbcExperience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred.
xc3xbcSupplier OTD to Promise
xc3xbcSupplier OTD to Request
xc3xbcReq to Release LT
xc3xbcPOs with payment issues
xc3xbcBudgetary project cost vs actual
xc3xbcPPV Savings realized
xc3xbcResponse lead times for quotes, requisitions, PO acknowledgements
xc3xbcSupplier NC closure rates
Additional Information
With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.
Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.
Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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