Global Sourcing Associate -Indirect

Global Sourcing Associate (Intern)

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we’re not just building better clean energy technologies; we’re architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world’s energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future.

At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to, making net zero a reality.

One team, one future.

Position Summary

The Global Sourcing Associate (Intern) will coordinate and direct activities and individuals involved with procuring goods and services, such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and a variety of services required to run Mitsubishi Power Americas’ operations and meet customer commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Understand, establish, and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quote (RFQs) for indirect materials and services

Project manage sourcing initiatives to achieve departmental and company goals

Establish, evaluate, and select suppliers to develop a qualified supplier base

Review and evaluate monthly global sourcing data to make decisions that support company direction and growth

Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority

Manage contracts to verify vendor compliance with contract requirements

Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality-control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of the issue and take corrective action

Conduct supplier performance reviews for quality, delivery, and reliability

Establish long-term agreements with suppliers

Support major procurement activities, including the procurement of capital equipment and new projects

Maintain procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality, and performance

Provide support to upper management in efforts to meet corporate goals, objectives, and projects

Perform other duties as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources

Participate in proactive team efforts and leadership to achieve departmental, company, and individual goals and objectives

Contribute to building a positive team spirit

Communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels

Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing, or using it for the benefit of third parties

Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

Perform other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Education

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university
• Must have an interest in learning about or experience with supply chain, buying, selling, contracts, cost reductions, or budgets
• Bilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus but are not required

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, contracts, engineering drawings, engineering specifications for materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills

• Basic personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and basic databases
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excel experience must include pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Management Skills

Ability to effectively communicate job tasks, goals, and projects to Global Sourcing staff, as well as manage and delegate when necessary

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear

Occasionally required to stand and walk

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Hearing protection may be recommended or required in some areas

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching

Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Commitment to quality products and services

Great working environment and culture

Employee appreciation programs and events

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.