Sr Field Engineer - 90383224 - Downington

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Provides technical, logistical, and administrative support to the Manager Engineering Production and overseeing supplier relations and production details related to product ordering, monitoring of delivery times from suppliers, warehouses, or manufacturing plants for railroad construction materials. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the procurement functions for specific supply chains, commodities, or services.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and oversees procurement functions including all activities associated with purchase order creations, maintenance and expedites. To include Structures, Track, & C&S materials
• Aligns with the Strategic Procurement team on implementing commodity and strategic sourcing strategies, RFx processes, supplier performance monitoring, and related project management.
• Provides staff with guidance, direction, motivation, and training on procurement management process. Look for opportunities for efficiencies in the procurement of tools and material across the department.
• Assists in the planning and execution of projects for materials management to meet the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Works with Supply Chain to support inventory strategies and the S&OP process.
• Responsible for QA/QC of project work to ensure final product follows all FRA- and Amtrak-mandated requirements and provides a safe and dependable environment for all train operations.
• Acts as the central point of contact for functions specified in the Position Summary. Responsible for tracking and timely reporting of materials management.
• Negotiates commitments with suppliers to ensure IMCS Production requirements are met.
   

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration or Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in purchase, materials planning for Track, Structures, Communications & Signals
• In lieu of education, a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience in Track, Structures, Communications & Signals
• Must possess SME level knowledge of procure-to pay processes, types of procurement contracts, commodity pricing, quality standards, sources of supply (including diversity suppliers), statements of work, negotiation techniques, value analysis and other cost savings methods. Ability to adopt strategic sourcing concepts constantly and effectively in seeking cost saving and/or process improvement opportunities
• Prior satisfactory job performance