Purchasing Agent

The Babcock & Wilcox Company has an immediate opening for a mid-level experienced Purchasing Agent with offices located in San Jose, Batangas about 2 hours south of Manila in the Philippines. The Purchasing Agent role will be responsible for the sourcing and purchasing of assigned commodities and services which may include direct and/or indirect commodities consisting of engineered equipment, raw material, fabrication services, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), valves, pipe & fittings, engineering/design services and other items assigned to support the execution of B&W business. Day-to-day activities include gathering requirements, requesting proposals and quotes from potential suppliers, evaluating bids, developing and executing negotiation strategies, issuing purchase orders, managing supplier execution, ensuring on-time delivery and quality, expediting, managing vendor claims, and processing invoices in support of the B&W business units.

DUTIES

Understand and ensure compliance with applicable procurement policies, standards, and regulations.

Lead execution of RFPs and other sourcing events.

Develop new or existing suppliers to improve sourcing options to meet execution strategy

Review purchase requisitions to assure scope is properly specified as to description and/or use.

Develop sourcing strategies as required for commodities assigned.

Identify qualified suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.

Analyze proposals to determine the best proposition, and negotiate with a successful supplier, prior to placement of purchase order.

Create purchase orders using an ERP system and track transactions through order, receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment.

Serve as the primary contact with suppliers. Ensure required deliverables are maintained.

Develop and maintain internal interfaces with project managers, project controls, engineering, and other internal personnel.

Provide ongoing purchasing contract administration including revision management, warranty claim resolution, discrepancies settlement, etc. as required during the life of the contract.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent with specialization in purchasing preferred

2-4 years’ relevant Supply Chain or related experience in a project driven, engineering, or manufacturing environment

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated ability to understand commercial language

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills

Contract negotiation experience is a plus

Ability to identify and on-board new suppliers

Demonstrated teaming and collaboration skills with multiple disciplines at various levels of the organization.

Knowledge of ERP, business software, Microsoft office suite programs

Successful problem solving, conflict management, and customer relations skills

Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and balance time and resource demands appropriately

Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally in English, both in writing and speaking.

Proficient in the English language and understanding/experience with North American business culture.

Competent in understanding engineering drawings and specifications

Willingness and ability to work in US time zones to support team and customers’ needs

Travel: