John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.
Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With more than 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.417 billion in 2024 in 28 countries, on 5 continents.
Job Purpose –
Responsible for procurement of Machined components, Fabrication and sheet Metal components, terminal assemblies (SPMs) as per engineering drawings , specifications and QAP.
Key Result Areas
Preparing sourcing strategies for Strategic categories of equipment to improve quality, reduce delivery lead time ,cost reduction and to mitigate supply chain risk.
On time ordering & On time delivery of equipment to as per manufacturing schedule.
Develop & maintain price norms & Rate contracts.
Developing processes to deliver quality equipment, reduce lead time and achieve lowest TCO model.
Vendor development.
Key Responsibilities:-
Handling complete supply chain which includes
a. Understand engineering drawings, specifications, quality plan.
b. Identify competent, potential supplies and send RFQs
c. Evaluate quotes, do cost analysis, prepare estimate.
d. Negotiate for betterment, finalize commercial terms and conditions.
e. Initiate CS and proposal/approval with necessary justifications.
f. Create and release Pos in SAP.
g. Identify bottlenecks, expedite for timely deliveries.
h. Maintain interface between Internal stakeholders ( QA, Projects, Finance, Design) and External stakeholders ( Suppliers/Service providers, Third parties).
i. Documentation as per management guidelines.
j. Adhere to ISO Standards and guidelines.
k. Perform market research & develop Existing/ new supplier.
l. Be resourceful in pre-sales activities.
Should have experience/thorough knowledge of machining , fabrication, surface treatment, packaging and logistics.
Should be well versed in SAP, MS o��ice, E-Procurement tools.
John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!
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John Cockerill designs, integrates, modernizes and maintains equipment in the domains of energy, defence, steelmaking, the environment and industry in general.
John Cockerill assists its clients throughout the whole of the lifecycle of their equipment, to improve its economic, technical and environmental performance.
The benefits of John Cockerill are numerous: a unique combination of engineering and maintenance expertise and in the management of technical international projects, a vast geographical and technological scope and a capacity of innovation based on the concrete need of its clients.
John Cockerill has an experienced workforce of 8,000 in Europe, Africa, North America, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, New Caledonia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Vietnam.
Proud of its past and aware of its ability to invent the processes of the future, John Cockerill intends to contribute to today's societal challenges and generate sustainable industrial progress for the benefit of its customers, employees, shareholders, surrounding communities and the planet.
