Description:
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sub-contractor’s category strategy. Lead and coordinate sub-contracting activities in collaboration with Field Operations, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Active research trends within sub-contracting category incl. how external factors impact the category e.g., workforce supply, pricing, investments etc.
- Take full and proactive responsibility for sub-contracting suppliers’ performance (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Relationship). Use Otis capabilities where needed.
- Active risk management with supplier risk profiles and mitigation plans (update monthly)
- Provides management information and insights on all dimensions of work area performance to facilitate discussion and decision making related to subcontracting category, both on a periodic basis and for ad-hoc management requests.
- Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Core Responsibilities:
- Proactive monitoring of sub-contracting suppliers cost development monthly and initiate actions if risk of deviations (sourcing based on full TCO)
- Manages sourcing and purchasing programs and processes, and ensures adherence to approved cost, quality and delivery standards under the guidance of the Otis including Sub-Contractors tenders, PO placement etc.
- Align and understand relevant business needs and share relevant information with key stakeholders
- Seeks opportunities to expand the supplier base and drive cost reduction initiatives.
- Participates in the definition and approves the supplier selection methods in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Reviews purchase requests/orders in accordance with the delegation of Approval Matrix
- Review and evaluate contracts, approving award letters and purchase orders and negotiating change orders.
- Liaises with suppliers and concerned departments on any procurement related activities, procedures, order status and problem resolution.
- Resolves all sub-contractor’s issues such as bid disputes and supplier protests in collaboration with concerned departments.
- Participates in the development and revision of procurement and contracting estimation policies, procedures and strategies for Otis and its branches, as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Administration or equivalent
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in performing purchasing and logistics operations in a multinational organization