EMEA Capital Project Sourcing Leader

You will be responsible for the procurement of Capital Equipment, Engineering and Construction services related to capital projects, and/or Manufacturing Services required to support manufacturing facility maintenance and operations. Engagement typically involves purchases that are greater than $500,000. You will effectively utilize the Strategic Sourcing process to increase value to IP. Scope includes procurement strategy development, negotiations, advanced analytical tools, contract administration, warranty enforcement and ongoing supplier management. Situations can require acting in a lead or team member role. Assignments can involve any of IP’s EMEA facilities and includes leadership for relationships with strategic global suppliers. There is the possibility of extensive travel, potentially in excess of 50% in a year based on project demands. Individual has responsibility for approximately $50 million in annual expenditures and controls commitment authority of $2,000,000.
 

 
We provide an advanced and open working environment with excellent opportunities for personal development.
 

• Achieve targeted cost reductions through application of the Strategic Sourcing process, understanding of available technologies, global bidder selection, effective buying strategies, negotiations and value-based decision making.
• Serve as a key team member throughout the Project Delivery Process with input in cost estimation, potential supplier determination, contract and risk mitigation strategy development and project schedule; includes payment schedules and other commercial activities.
• Act as Lead Buyer and Team Leader for the execution of sourcing event (wave) activities for Manufacturing Services Categories. Utilize the Strategic Sourcing process to create effective strategies that deliver maximum cost reduction and value creation. Effective engagement and facilitation of a diverse team including mill stakeholders, assistant buyers, financial analysts, Global Sourcing COE and other subject matter experts is essential to success
• Develop and drive opportunities for reduction of life cycle cost by engaging key suppliers in suggesting improvements to our operations, processes, or procedures with the goal of reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies with key stakeholders throughout the procurement process. Will routinely collaborate with Regional Engineering Offices, Facility Sourcing professionals and Engineers, consulting engineers and Technology.
• Serve in a governance role in support of facility purchases and supplier issues:
• Offer strategies and advice; identify supplier contacts
• Assist in evaluations and achieve problem resolution
• Authorize purchase decisions for amounts above facility authority level including oversight of bid selection process
• Lead and participate in activities to continuously improve the effectiveness of the department through application of Manufacturing Excellence tools, identification of opportunity areas and effective communication with all stakeholder groups.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 10 years work experience is needed with manufacturing facility, industry, extended purchasing or capital project experience preferred
• Leadership skills, technical aptitude, strategic thinking skills, effective communication skills, analytical skills, an understanding of business and financial basics
• Ability both to work independently and to act as a team player including the strength/ability to stand alone when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of other European languages, a strong customer focus is important for collaborating and interfacing with stakeholders
• Good PC skills are needed for accessing financial data, analyzing alternatives, and preparing presentations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and the legal aspects of purchasing are desirable.