Job Description

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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?
- Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) and procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
- Identify and onboard recent suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies




- Assist the Tendering Department and Project execution with regards to their activities
- Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the eSourcing platform
- Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available
- Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
- Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
- To co-ordinate with FSSC (Financial Shared Services Center) the Purchase to Pay process in the Oracle ERP system
- Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order.
- preparing and negotiating claims. Allied with the issuing of progress reports to

📌 Strategic Sourcing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Linxon
📍 Chennai