About the Role
Act as the single point of contact for all communications with supplier(s) during the execution of Purchase Orders. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive package team activities, arbitrate between stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery and approval of documentation. Protect and strengthen the company’s position with suppliers by applying contractual and commercial leverage. Lead and facilitate meetings with suppliers, monitor supplier schedules, identify risks and delays, and implement mitigation plans. Conduct regular visits to supplier premises, support claim preparation, and lead Change Order negotiations. Provide continuous support to team members dealing with supplier-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Act as the single point of contact for all communications with supplier(s) during the execution of Purchase Orders.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Engineering, Procurement, Quality), with support from Project stakeholders.
- Define priorities and strategies for package teams.
- Monitor package status.
- Establish and execute action plans.
- Ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Arbitrate between stakeholders and make decisions when necessary.
- Ensure timely delivery and approval of documentation by coordinating with Engineering and Quality teams and supplier(s).
- Monitor document submission and approval status.
- Support key project milestones (qualification, manufacturing release, delivery).
- Protect and strengthen the company’s position with suppliers by applying contractual and commercial leverage in line with Purchase Order conditions.
- Lead and facilitate meetings with suppliers (e.g. progress meetings).
- Prepare Minutes of Meeting (MoMs).
- Identify blocking points.
- Assign responsibilities and deadlines.
- Monitor supplier schedules and overall progress, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders.
- Support the supplier in schedule preparation when required, including integration of project milestones and gates.
- Identify risks and delays and implement mitigation plans.
- Conduct regular visits to supplier premises to assess progress, resolve issues, and strengthen collaboration.
- Support in the preparation of claims and counterclaims.
- Contribute to, and when required, lead Change Order negotiations.
- Provide continuous support to team members dealing with supplier-related issues.
Requirements
- Master’s in Management or Engineering degree or equivalent
- Solid experience in Procurement, Project Management, Contract Management, Quality, or Engineering within industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems & heat exchangers (Nuclear Conventional Island)
- Experience in quality standards, planning & scheduling, and basic contractual topics
- Fluent English required
- French is a plus
- Nuclear project experience is an advantage
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Stakeholder management skills
- Influencing skills
- Proactive mindset
- Team-oriented mindset
- Solution-driven mindset
- Solid organizational abilities
- Prioritization abilities
- Ability to report
- Ability to present
- Ability to interact with senior management
- Flexibility
- Willingness to travel regularly
Education Level
- Master’s in Management or Engineering degree or equivalent
About the Company
- Arabelle Solutions has team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.
- Arabelle Solutions knows diversity makes teams and business stronger.
