Mitsubishi Power Aero LLC Looking for Manager, Gas Turbine Parts Procurement at Glastonbury, CT Full Time

About Mitsubishi Power Aero LLC

Mitsubishi Power Aero LLC is headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA, and is a group company of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Mitsubishi Power Aero is the OEM and the exclusive provider of aero-derivative gas turbine packages based on the advanced technology of Pratt & Whitney® proven aircraft engines. For over 60 years, Mitsubishi Power Aero products and services have been the innovative solutions that our global customers require to deliver reliable, affordable electricity to their consumers.

Our customers rely on us to offer a true partnership for the entire life cycle of their gas turbines and to provide the best advice, monitoring, upgrades, retrofits, and repairs available to keep their operations running smoothly. We offer a rare level of customization, hands-on service, and responsiveness. Speed, flexibility, and durability are hallmarks of our products and customer support, as well as our culture.

Mitsubishi Power Aero has installed more than 2,000 gas turbines in over 50 countries. Our portfolio of aero-derivative gas turbine engines offers competitive, efficient, and flexible products that generate 30 to 140 MW of power in peaking, baseload, and on-demand power applications. As the demand for power expands, and more intermittent sources of power are introduced to power grids, Mitsubishi Power Aero will continue to play a vital role in providing energy security to customers worldwide.

We integrate resources and create synergies with other Mitsubishi Power companies, allowing us to deliver optimized technical and commercial solutions. Customers respect our rich heritage as an innovator and value our financial stability as part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, a global leader in energy. Mitsubishi Power Aero cultivates the full potential of employees to advance engagement, personal growth, and organizational goals. Connect with us at aero.power.mhi.com or LinkedIn.

The Manager, Gas Turbine Parts Procurement directs and coordinates the activities of personnel who request quotes from vendors and procure and expedite parts for manufacture and repair of aero-derivative industrial gas turbines and power turbines. This includes sourcing raw materials (e.g., forgings, castings, etc.) and machining of pick-level parts.

Job Summary

· Requires broad management and leadership of buyers of engine parts for FT8Ò and FT4000Ò gas turbine programs

· Identify/develop/consolidate vendors for competitive pricing

· Ensure team compliance with Procurement Manual and standard work

· Owns part delivery commitment and execution

· Collaborates with Programs and Operations office, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and operational functions

· Leads cross-functional teams in support of cost, quality, and delivery metrics

· Addresses and solves problems, and builds efficient working relationships with Quality, Materials, Production Planning, Engineering, and suppliers

· Responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships, including delivery and quality performance, cost, and inventory management

· Oversees purchase order execution and product delivery, ensuring placement of on-time purchase orders, mitigating terminations, and executing cost-reduction goals

· Proactively participates in or leads team efforts to achieve departmental, Company, and individual goals and objectives

· Contributes to building a positive team culture

· Communicates effectively with subordinates and management at all levels

Special Skills

· Aptitude for reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

· Ability to write articulate reports and business correspondence

· Strong proficiency utilizing MS applications, especially Excel

· Substantial SAP experience

Education/Experience

· Engineering or four-year business degree

· Five years of managerial experience required

· Mitsubishi Power Aero product experience highly preferred, but not required; experience with other aero-derivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable

Additional Requirement

40% travel guideline (domestic/international) is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glastonbury, CT 06033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• heavy-frame gas turbine technology: 4 years (Required)
• SAP: 4 years (Required)
• Managerial: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location