Global Sourcing Associate -Indirect

Summary

Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future.At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to, making net zero a reality.One team, one future.Position Summary The Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) will coordinate and direct activities and individuals involved with procuring goods and services, such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and a variety of services required to run Mitsubishi Power Americas' operations and meet customer commitments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand, establish, and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) for indirect materials and servicesProject manage sourcing initiatives to achieve departmental and company goalsEstablish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier baseReview and evaluate monthly global sourcing data to make decisions that support company direction and growthReview bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityManage contracts to verify vendor compliance with contract requirementsDiscuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality-control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of the issue and take corrective actionConduct supplier performance reviews for quality, delivery, and reliabilityEstablish long-term agreements with suppliersSupport major procurement activities, including the procurement of capital equipment and new projectsMaintain procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and performanceProvide support to upper management in efforts to meet corporate goals, objectives, and projectsPerform other duties as requiredOther Duties and Responsibilities Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human ResourcesParticipate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectivesContribute to building a positive team spiritCommunicate effectively with employees and management at all levelsProtect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using it for the benefit of third partiesMaintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all timesPerform other duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Education To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or universityMust have an interest in learning about or experience with supply chain, buying, selling, contracts, cost reductions, or budgetsBilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus but are not requiredLanguage Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, contracts, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicMathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryReasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formComputer Skills Basic personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and basic databasesExperience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcel experience must include pivot tables and VLOOKUPManagement Skills Ability to effectively communicate job tasks, goals, and projects to Global Sourcing staff, as well as manage and delegate when necessaryPhysical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to sit, talk, and hearOccasionally required to stand and walkOccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 poundsThe noise level in the work environment is usually quietHearing protection may be recommended or required in some areasWhy Should You Apply? Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matchingExcellent development programs and advancement opportunitiesTuition reimbursement and on-the-job trainingPaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysCommitment to quality products and servicesGreat working environment and cultureEmployee appreciation programs and eventsEqual Employment Opportunity Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future.At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we're building the future we all aspire to, making net zero a reality.One team, one future.Position Summary The Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) will coordinate and direct activities and individuals involved with procuring goods and services, such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and a variety of services required to run Mitsubishi Power Americas' operations and meet customer commitments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand, establish, and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) for indirect materials and servicesProject manage sourcing initiatives to achieve departmental and company goalsEstablish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier baseReview and evaluate monthly global sourcing data to make decisions that support company direction and growthReview bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authorityManage contracts to verify vendor compliance with contract requirementsDiscuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality-control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of the issue and take corrective actionConduct supplier performance reviews for quality, delivery, and reliabilityEstablish long-term agreements with suppliersSupport major procurement activities, including the procurement of capital equipment and new projectsMaintain procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and performanceProvide support to upper management in efforts to meet corporate goals, objectives, and projectsPerform other duties as requiredOther Duties and Responsibilities Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human ResourcesParticipate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectivesContribute to building a positive team spiritCommunicate effectively with employees and management at all levelsProtect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using it for the benefit of third partiesMaintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all timesPerform other duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Education To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at a four-year college or universityMust have an interest in learning about or experience with supply chain, buying, selling, contracts, cost reductions, or budgetsBilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus but are not requiredLanguage Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, contracts, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general publicMathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryReasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formComputer Skills Basic personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and basic databasesExperience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcel experience must include pivot tables and VLOOKUPManagement Skills Ability to effectively communicate job tasks, goals, and projects to Global Sourcing staff, as well as manage and delegate when necessaryPhysical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to sit, talk, and hearOccasionally required to stand and walkOccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 poundsThe noise level in the work environment is usually quietHearing protection may be recommended or required in some areasWhy Should You Apply? Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matchingExcellent development programs and advancement opportunitiesTuition reimbursement and on-the-job trainingPaid vacation, sick time, and holidaysCommitment to quality products and servicesGreat working environment and cultureEmployee appreciation programs and eventsEqual Employment Opportunity Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr