Tender & Project Purchasing Manager

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. At Automotive & Industrial Wire Harnesses buisness group this means providing reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including power accessories, to make it  more efficient, more people oriented and more sustainable.

Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organization where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment - Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome!

Tender & Project Purchasing Manager  

Salary range  $130,000- $150,000

Nexans’ submarine power cables are key in the transition to more renewable energy whether connecting islands to the mainland or bringing green energy from the offshore wind farm to the grid. In cooperation with our world-wide customers, we push technological boundaries to go deeper, longer, at higher voltages and to provide turn-key solutions for installation and protection to meet future needs.

At Nexans we value and respect individual differences. Our common goal is to leverage diverse perspectives as a powerful enabler of our pioneering culture. To achieve this, we will support you with an inclusive workplace in which diverse talents can thrive, engage, and contribute to better business results.

Inviting you to our team:

Nexans Subsea & Land Systems Business Group is building up our office in New York to support the activities in US. You will be a part of the US team and the Business Group Tender & Project Purchasing team. The Tender & Project Purchasing team is a diverse and multicultural team with team members in Norway, UK and US. The team is responsible for managing and coordinating all purchasing related activities respecting Nexans purchasing procedures throughout the lifetime of the tenders and projects. In weekly team meetings we share ongoing activities and experiences.

• Project Purchasing Manager has the responsibility for assigned purchasing tasks on one or more tenders and projects – such as prepare and manage procurement plan, defining purchasing strategy, negotiate and follow up contracts
• The matrix organization of the tenders and projects requires good communication skills to ensure good information flow across different disciplines

We need bright minds to:

• Develop our US supply chain focusing on local content
• Establish framework agreements with US suppliers
• Support the tenders and projects on all purchasing related tasks
• Perform purchasing as per Nexans processes and procedures
• Prepare and evaluate offer to be presented and discussed with tender/project team
• Be fair with the suppliers and involve competition in all purchasing processes
• During Project execution, ensure high quality delivery, efficient project execution and minimum variations and claims by close follow up of internal stakeholders, suppliers, contracts and deliveries
• Ensure good coordination with all tender & project teams; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to Nexans Standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reporting
• Support and contribute to improvements
• Be an active and visible contributor in the tender and project to satisfy internal and external customers

Your starting point when joining Nexans:

Professional skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Experience: 5-10 years
• Education: Postgraduate (Graduate will also be considered)
• Proven track record in US procurement
• Good knowledge of the Marine Operations market
• Good understanding of the legal aspects of subcontracting, especially within marine operations

Personal characteristics:

• Personal values aligned to those of Nexans : Pioneer, Dedicated, United
• Possess the following qualities: Proactive, Eager to learn and improve, Good communication and co-operation skills

When joining us you will experience:

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
• Inclusive and multi-cultural working environment
• Competitive salary, good pension scheme and insurance agreements

About Nexans Subsea & Land Systems (SLS) Business Group:

Subsea & Land Systems is a global player in engineering, manufacturing and installing key submarine cable solutions to customers all over the world. The Business Group has manufacturing plants in Norway, USA, Japan, France and Belgium.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance, united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at the same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

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