Strategic Sourcing Engineer

Location: Glasgow

As one of the leading engineering companies, we help our customers with turnkey solutions in the field of substations for power transmission, renewable energy and transportation. As a single point of contact, we combine the accumulated knowhow of key suppliers and contractors so that customers benefit from efficient solutions, increased industrial productivity and a lower environmental impact in a sustainable way.

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects. This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies.
• Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with regards to their activities.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the eSourcing platform.
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.).
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols.
• Co-ordinate with FSSC (Financial Shared Services Center) the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system.
• Review Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order.
• Manage the Purchase Order including processing Goods Receipt in the ERP, administration of invoices, undertaking the routine and timely expediting of all materials / services and documentation as required by the project delivery team, notification of vendor when in breach of contract, preparing and negotiating claims, and issuing progress reports to reflect these activities.
• Identify and onboard potential new suppliers in accordance with the Linxon processes and procedures.
• Input cost reductions achieved on the purchases made and periodic reporting to Line Manager.
• Assist in the collation of KPI data and checking costs, quality and levels of service.
• Regularly review the open purchase orders and take necessary actions for closure of open purchase orders as and when due for closure.
• Follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics.
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations.
• Strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions.
• Hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovation.

• Minimum CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and applicable experience in lieu of qualification.
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement / Tendering activities.
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working.
• Good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks.
• Experience with Oracle ERP System.
• Implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders.
• Come from a high pressured and project driven environment.
• Built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo.
• Effective communication at all levels.

About Linxon: Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine Atkins Realis project management expertise and Hitachi’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.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and helps 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.