Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing ManagerLocation: Setauket, NYDuration: 12+ MonthsPay Range: $(80.00 - 95.00)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without BenefitsJob Description:Overall responsible for sourcing process and delivery of solid contracts to meet the strategic objectives within the Business.Ensuring all sourcing activities are executed within deadline, budget and cost out, quality, HSE and other strategic business objectives are met through world class sourcing.Key Responsibilities:Manage sourcing activities and gates according to Procurement processes and governanceEnsure coordination with Category Manager, sourcing team incl. QHSE, technical specialists and business unit stakeholdersPrepare, recommend and align sourcing and negotiation strategy with Category manager and sourcing teamEnsure compliance with internal and external policies incl. EU and local tendering rulesEnsure compliance with Module Sourcing StrategiesLead the communication with supplier(s) during sourcing phaseLead back-office activities with e.g., Treasure and funding, RiskDrive QA process according to Way We WorkResponsible for Gate documentsTasks:Prepare sourcing strategy (gate A) in compliance with Module Sourcing StrategyConduct procurement acc. to Procurement processes & MSS recommendationPrepare & manage sourcing time schedule according to contract delivery dateManage pre-qualification of suppliers; draft PQ notice, PQ criteria and final evaluation in cooperation with the sourcing teamPrepare commercial Tender documents incl. CoCClarify/evaluate commercial part of tenders/commercial tracksLead commercial negotiations and shortlist/recommend preferred tender/contract awardPrepare internal contract award recommendation (gate D)Prepare final commercial contract documentsUpdate meta data and upload contracts in ApptusArrange signing process according to relevant Authorisation matrixAward to successful TendererInformation to unsuccessful Tenderers (letters or hold debriefings if required)Lessons learned on tender process & feedback to Category ManagerHandover to contract manager, Project & Contractor Management team & eventually end user of contractPerform QA / QC procedureDeliverables:Sourcing Gates & Milestones A-ESourcing and negotiation strategiesInput to overview of contracts, variation orders and amendments in Apptus and DORECOHandover contract to next step / requestor / end userDecision authority:Recommend supply chain development roadmap for the module in coordination and alignment with MGO and TL & direct the activitiesApproval of recommendation (Gate A & Gate D) within the threshold and according to Business unit governance (-OPAM, etc)Approval according to relevant Project / Business Unit Authorization MatrixProfile:Relevant technical or commercial education at Master or Bachelor level.Certified negotiation skills.Experience with various types of procurement (services, supplies, works).Recommended > 5 years of relevant experience with procurement and contract managementRecommended experience with proc. categories re. development and construction of offshore wind farms and power plants