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Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.\nWe have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.\nJohn Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.\n No Sponsorship available.\nThis role, supporting John Crane Inc., carries local and global responsibility when applicable, for managing and developing the supply base, as well as hands-on accountability for executing effective and efficient transactional procurement activities through adherence to Standard Work processes, while driving positive commercial outcomes.\nEnsure best value and efficient procurement of goods and sub-contracted services within a defined scope of business support, in compliance with the Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct and John Crane's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) policy, while maintaining a professional and consistent approach to all supplier relationships.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, a process-oriented mindset, excellent communication and relationship management skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.\nAdhere to daily Standard Work for purchasing team members.\nCreate, modify, update, and manage the acknowledgment of Purchase Orders (PO's) from Requisition to Delivery for Direct materials and relevant subcontract services, in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process\nEnsure PO acknowledgements from suppliers are complete and relevant data always updated in ERP system\nEnsure the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgement of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel)\nManage the return of defective items to suppliers and implement any associated PO management activities (e.g. management of Return PO's)\nApprove and release PO's according with designated approval levels in the DOA\nResolve MRP Exception messages on a daily basis\nEnsure PO creation and management is aligned to any global contract that is in place\nResolve invoice holds\nDrive positive commercial impact:\nConduct complex RFQ exercises with the supply market to identify and select best source of supply for specific items or subcontract services in line with competitive bidding policies.\nConduct structured price negotiations with Suppliers using benchmarking and other techniques to ensure best value for JC\nWork with the supply market and internal customers to optimize lead times and inventory for JC in line with agreed targets\nEffective Supplier Management\nCoordinate with suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs\nManage specific supplier relationships as directed\nAct as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and stakeholder functions where required\nTrack and manage supplier performance to meet established targets and contractual requirements\nDevelop contractual arrangements with suppliers where required\nCoordinate the onboarding and registration of new suppliers\nData Management\nEnsure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP systems consistently, accurately, and regularly.\nControl Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets; the ability to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities is critical to success in this role.\nActive participation in continuous improvement projects on a regular basis is expected. Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility.\nJohn Crane, as a global organization, promotes collaboration across internal areas and various business units, strengthening strategic alignment and enabling the efficient execution of operations and projects. All employees are expected to uphold and actively support this collaborative approach, fostering strong partnerships and contributing to shared business success.\n High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. \nMust have 5+ purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (mechanical metal area is required, no exceptions)\nIdeally, experience in procuring / sourcing process-based measuring instruments such as (various gauges & transmitters), piping components such as (pipe fittings, pipes, tubes, flanges fittings fasteners, gaskets), critical components such as (pumps, coolers, accumulator, motors etc.).\nExperience in procuring / sourcing on fabrication API Plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems etc. is an added advantage.\nWell versed in purchasing techniques and logistical supply chain\nExcellent customer service skills\nMust have knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems\nMust have intermediate skills with MS Office Suite\n With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.\nAcross our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.\nJoin us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.\nWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.\nAt no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. 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