Job Description

Purpose of the Job:
Linxon is looking for a Category Manager who can support us in implementation, maintenance and compliance of Procurement & Logistics' approved activities. Also to analyze, propose and implement local Procurement & Logistics (P&L) actions. To ensure execution in accordance with Company, P&L and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures.

Key Areas of Responsibility:
Sourcing strategy:
Contributes to definition, implementation, and execution of spend management and sourcing strategies for direct materials and services from locally & globally for tender & execution projects.

Performance targets:
Supports annual targets, together with HUB P&L Manager, for cost reduction, supplier quality, supplier performance (OTD and OQD). Supports monthly monitoring of region's KPI results and encourages continuous improvement.

Supplier Relationship Management:
Drives best practice negotiations with main suppliers. Identifies and directs with strategic suppliers and Strategic Supplier Account Managers (SSAMs) activities and processes to create additional market value for the organization including visit to suppliers places for vendor development / vendor relations management / contract finalizations.

Sourcing:
Designs and implements plans for local & global sourcing to reach the business targets. Supports regional and global strategic sourcing initiatives as required.

Excellence:
Applies and implements P&L standards, tools and processes in the area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost and sustainability.

Compliance:
Applies standards on health, safety, environment and business ethics within operational work, contract management and negotiations.

Training
Delivers and participates in training programs as required for compliance and professional development.

Communication:
Executes effective and transparent communication internally, externally and between different units.

Market Knowledge:
Takes keen interest in finding out and sharing knowledge about new developments, market trends, public known competitors' products and activities.

Risk Management:
Manages risks to avoid delays or reputational damage. Opportunity management towards contracted supply chain partners / sub-contractors.

Position Parameters:

• Individual contributor
• Working in office and travel as required

Experience Required:
Minimum 10 years of experiences in Procurement & Logistics for Substation T&D Projects & / or Transportation (Metro / Monorail/OHE) Electrification Projects.

He/she should be having extensive exposure to procurement of major items and Services like Transformers, EHV / MV GIS, Instrument Transformers, Disconnector, Insulator, All type of Cable & accessories, Substation Hardware (string hardware, clamps & connectors etc.), HVAC etc.

Education Required:

• Master or Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering discipline.

Competencies/ Skills Required:

• Ability to take initiative and apply both creativity and perseverance whilst remaining compliant with of Linxon's Code of Conduct.
• Ability to stay calm, even if unforeseen events threaten to disrupt the situation.
• Business mindset in order to reach the business goals.
• Strong leadership and negotiating skills with an excellent ability to resolve issues, collaboration with team and work constructively to build positive relationships with all stake holders.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to develop and manage effective processes
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills combined with ability to deliver practical, effective and sustainable solutions in a continuously changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels

About Linxon
Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine SNC-Lavalin's project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations - we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.
As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

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