Sourcing & Procurement Officer

Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for 'Best Asset Monitoring Technology' and 'Best Digital Twin Technology' at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
The role will work independently to source for new suppliers according to Direct & Indirect requirements.
Person should possess knowledge and experience in:
- understanding and negotiating Terms and Conditions of Purchase with Suppliers,
- evaluate quotations, create competitive advantage for best price, lead time and delivery terms.
- Ensure compliance with Company's guidelines and policies.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and manages cost reduction activities to achieve annual cost reduction KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies of the organization.
- Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration (eg. Negotiating, issuing change orders, and contract close-outs.)
- Understand the concept of Purchase Requisition, Souring, quotation evaluation, till Purchase order placement to Supplier.
**Requirements**:
- At least 3 years experience in a Strategic Sourcing in Direct and / or Indirect procurement business environment, knowledge in DCS and other Engineering industry Sourcing and Procurement.
- Deliverable-focused, self-motivated with a mindset to excel in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience in SAP / HANA / Ariba and other Procurement system / software is an added advantage.
- Expert in Excel / BI report knowledge.
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and open to changes.
- Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management, supplier, and internal stakeholder.
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Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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