Sourcing Director - ITO Advance Sourcing

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries.  With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision.  We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas.  We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The role of the Sourcing Director - ITO / Advance Sourcing is to lead the management of ITO (Inquiry To Order), Advanced Procurement, and Buyout categories for the group’s pump product range.

Develop the strategic implementation of products, cost reductions, long-lead procurement, and oversee supplier performance execution and improvement as the expert for main procurement categories, for both new equipment and aftermarket.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Reporting to the the Supply Chain Director, principal duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise the global ITO team and long-lead procurement for pumps.
• Organize team activities to achieve objectives and set priorities.
• Lead, motivate, and drive team dynamics.
• Maintain and develop employees’ skills.
• Ensure resources match workload.

ITO Director

• Collaborate with the ITO sourcing team during quotation preparation to secure competitive pricing.
• Ensure that critical deliveries undergo systematic monitoring and controls.

Advanced Procurement Director

• Oversee supplier selection for first‑time purchases, in line with group instructions and policies during project approvals.
• Work closely with engineering in engine design to identify optimal options through concrete value analysis.
• Generate new business opportunities by collaborating with application engineers on presales quotations with preferred suppliers for first categories.
• Work with the Application Engineer and project teams to clarify specifications so the company can submit competitive offers for engines (Motors/Variable Frequency Drives, Mechanical Seals, Lubrication Oil Systems, Mechanical Power Transmission) and ensure delivery execution.
• Communicate negotiation outcomes to Advanced Procurement Managers and track open quotations for each site (Annecy, Glasgow, Burlington).
• Review and assess technical specifications of pumping equipment to define a process solution that meets customer requirements, perform risk assessments, extract applicable customer requirements, and communicate specifications to subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop and submit detailed technical proposals, ensuring timely delivery and high quality, in accordance with bidding policies and procedures.
• Support the global tendering team to ensure KPI and supplier performance indicators are met.
• Negotiate competitive offers (price and sales conditions).
• Develop the technical supplier portfolio to support projects and markets.

Category Management Director (Motors and Drives)

• Manage the overall purchasing strategy for the Pumps category (Motors/VFDs, Mechanical Seals, Lubrication Oil Systems, Mechanical Power Transmission) across the group.
• Prepare RFPs to obtain the best pricing and commercial conditions for motors, drives, and associated services.
• Analyze market data for materials impacting pricing and annual forecasts.
• Manage forecasting and assess main supplier performance to ensure high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective supply of goods and services.
• Resolve or oversee the resolution of supplier claims (non‑conformities).
• Manage supply chain performance indicators (direct/indirect savings, supplier delivery & quality performance) with a view to continuous improvement.
• Work closely with other global supply chain directors.

Responsibilities & Level Of Authority

• Hold overall responsibility for the group’s supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules and company compliance policies.
• Approve supply chain project costs up to Level L2.
• Approve project partnerships with key suppliers for pump sites.
• Define and conclude global partnership agreements for electric motors and drives.

HSE / CSR Responsibilities (Health, Safety, Environment & Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Comply with and enforce company safety rules, including mandatory PPE.
• Apply and enforce nuclear safety rules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of environmental, safety, and social impact within the scope of work.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree (Bac+5) in engineering, metallurgy, or equivalent field, with 10+ years of experience in the pump industry.

Professional Knowledge (Hard Skills)

• Detailed knowledge of electric motors and related accessories.
• Mastery of group-level procurement processes.
• Mastery of commercial techniques (negotiation, argumentation, persuasion).
• Knowledge of procurement and contract legislation.
• Strong writing skills.
• Mastery of “classic” management tools (interviews, planning, team leadership, conflict management, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR and social regulations (labour law, recruitment techniques).
• Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and SuccessFactors.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• English level: C1 – fluent.

Professional Attitudes (Soft Skills)

• Strong ethics and sense of responsibility.
• Exemplary conduct.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to propose and persuade.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Rigorous and organized working style.
• Anticipation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work with multicultural teams.
• Stress management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values.  It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY:  We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED:  In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP:  We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE:  We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment.  We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system.  All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.