Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description üConversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline. üComplete project material procurement ownership for assign project & tracking of materials for on-time deliveries (OTD). üPrepare & maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project. üCoordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials. üVendor development/Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing. üNegotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately. üManage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality to meet department goal. üReview and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy & product quality. üComplete cycle of "Purchase to Pay" to be followed up to payment of vendors. üEnsure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance all the procurement. transactions. üSupport safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S üAccountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships üNegotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods üControl Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets üDevelop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility. Qualifications üDiploma or University Degree üMinimum 3 years of overall experience with 2+ years in supply chain/ Purchase üExperience in procuring/sourcing process-based measuring instruments, piping components, pumps, coolers, accumulators, motors etc. üExperience in procuring/sourcing on fabrication API Plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage. üExperience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred. üSupplier OTD to Promise üSupplier OTD to Request üReq to Release LT üPOs with payment issues üBudgetary project cost vs actual üPPV Savings realized üResponse lead times for quotes, requisitions, PO acknowledgements üSupplier NC closure rates Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description üConversion of PR to PO within the defined timeline. üComplete project material procurement ownership for assign project & tracking of materials for on-time deliveries (OTD). üPrepare & maintain procurement tracker with deliverables for the assign project. üCoordination with the concerned internal stake holders and liaise with the vendors for technical vetting and commercials. üVendor development/Selections for high quality products with competitive pricing. üNegotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company and project the savings appropriately. üManage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule, and quality to meet department goal. üReview and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy & product quality. üComplete cycle of "Purchase to Pay" to be followed up to payment of vendors. üEnsure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance all the procurement. transactions. üSupport safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S üAccountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships üNegotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods üControl Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets üDevelop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility. Qualifications üDiploma or University Degree üMinimum 3 years of overall experience with 2+ years in supply chain/ Purchase üExperience in procuring/sourcing process-based measuring instruments, piping components, pumps, coolers, accumulators, motors etc. üExperience in procuring/sourcing on fabrication API Plans, spools, skids, auxiliary systems etc is an added advantage. üExperience in handling import items and customs knowledge will be preferred. üSupplier OTD to Promise üSupplier OTD to Request üReq to Release LT üPOs with payment issues üBudgetary project cost vs actual üPPV Savings realized üResponse lead times for quotes, requisitions, PO acknowledgements üSupplier NC closure rates Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Operates the Mazak CNC Machines in the machine shop. Follow Supervisors instruction on the machine loading Ensure machined parts produced as per the drawing with all quality requirements. Give Kaizen and Ideas for improvement – in areas of SPQCD. Production of parts within the planned time. Ensure plant OEE as per the plan. No rejection of parts Ensure Productivity from machine shop Qualifications Experience- 1 to 3 years in operating CNC Turning machines. Mazak machine preferred. Technical Skills : CNC Programming, Familiar on Tooling, Usage of measuring instruments and gauges, People Skills: Dip in Mech, Good in communication Local language and English. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Create Master data as per the CDT process : ERP – QAD & SAP Co-ordinate with the stake holder/requestor for clarification in create data. Create / Extend Materials in the correct plant and in the sales orgs as applicable. Create Assembly Bills of Material / Manufacturing BOM / Routing group assignment as appropriate. Run Data validation procedure, verify and correct the material master data as appropriate. Validate assembly BOM /data created , to ensure SAP/QAD BOM is in line with the drawing BOM and CDT process. Record errors and update the learnings to Knowledge base to aid team training and reference. Develop corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence of errors. Work along with the Sr. team members to review and update the recommended changes to the material master Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement important initiatives. Contribute to safety measures and company policies. Good communication skills. Quick Learner with sound technical and analytical skills. Good in understanding and reading drawing capabilities. Liaise with respective Stake holder and drawing offices. Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S. Qualifications BE/ DME/Any Graduate or equivalent with min 2-5 years overall related experience. SAP Master Data creation & MS Excel is Plus. To communicate effectively with the team on all aspects of job loading, completion ..etc. Collectively work with the other team members to meet the objectives set for the team. Establish a unified view of core data elements This role is for night shift only. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Full responsibility and oversight of the financial and costing analysis surrounding the manufacturing/cost of goods sold and inventory of John Crane India. Responsible for understanding movements in these costs as well as oversee the leading analysis of the data to allow for better decision making by the business. Publish and carry out cost center reviews with Cost Centre Managers and team leaders in the Operations team. Evaluate work center rates based on absorbable costs and maintain the same in SAP. Review work center rates and propose revisions as necessary Work with Operations Manager on rolling forecast and publish leading and lagging indicators on Operations KPIs. Monitor and track strategic projects related systems costs vs. approved investment and build warning systems to message any upside and downside risks on project target costs and lead times. Review the accuracy of transfer prices maintained in SAP for any new parts created during the year vs. the transfer pricing guidelines. W orking alongside with Senior Manager - Operation & Analysis on: Be a key driver in understanding “orders, sales, and backlog” by the sales team, customers to enhance business decision making on driving inventory management Maintain up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations for Stock GLs, including stock provisions (NRV provisions and provisions for obsolete and slow-moving inventory). Prepare journals for the month-end stock adjustments. Prepare Actual vs Budget commentaries for Operation performance along with variance analysis for headline numbers vs. the latest forecast. Be a key driver in the development of the forecast/budget and India strategic plan, including Capex, SR1/SR2, etc. Preparation of the month-end closing schedule and reporting pack as directed by the Financial Controller. Ensuring that commercial projects, such as investment proposals and capital projects, meet the needs of the organization and have undergone appropriate financial evaluation. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of India Operations comply with relevant Operations financial policies and processes including: commercial projects, such as investment proposals and capital projects, meet the needs of the organization and receive appropriate financial evaluations covering verification, benefit assumptions, and post-completion reviews; having adequate financial controls to protect manufacturing assets, including asset verifications; being compliant with all Smiths Group financial Operations-related policies and procedures, such as operation approvals, spending limits, expense procedures, Capex applications, etc.; and effective risk management process to mitigate key problems and issues that may impact India Operations. Actively participate in Internal & External Audit for relevant areas and support the closure of any audit action points. Qualifications Education / Experience: A minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with a strong focus on Operational and/or Strategic Business Analysis. An accredited bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related. Good communication and written language ability in English. Ability to make good judgments in an increasingly complex global business by effectively sourcing and analysing critical information and making effective, timely decisions; considering the needs and impacts on business stakeholders. Strong business sense and change management skills. Knowledge /Skills: Professional accounting qualification. Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and present to senior-level management. Key internal and external relationships Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience of using financial consolidation systems and ERPs (SAP knowledge strong plus). Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple, changing priorities and work under tight deadlines. Work closely with other areas of the business to develop a clear understanding of the implications their decisions have both in the short and long term. High degree of independence, resourcefulness, and personal drive. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to staff at all levels. The role will be based at John Crane India, Bangalore, and will report directly to the Global Customer Operations Financial Controller. Travel is expected to be limited. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Full responsibility and oversight of the financial and costing analysis surrounding the manufacturing/cost of goods sold and inventory of John Crane India. Responsible for understanding movements in these costs as well as oversee the leading analysis of the data to allow for better decision making by the business. Publish and carry out cost center reviews with Cost Centre Managers and team leaders in the Operations team. Evaluate work center rates based on absorbable costs and maintain the same in SAP. Review work center rates and propose revisions as necessary Work with Operations Manager on rolling forecast and publish leading and lagging indicators on Operations KPIs. Monitor and track strategic projects related systems costs vs. approved investment and build warning systems to message any upside and downside risks on project target costs and lead times. Review the accuracy of transfer prices maintained in SAP for any new parts created during the year vs. the transfer pricing guidelines. W orking alongside with Senior Manager - Operation & Analysis on: Be a key driver in understanding “orders, sales, and backlog” by the sales team, customers to enhance business decision making on driving inventory management Maintain up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations for Stock GLs, including stock provisions (NRV provisions and provisions for obsolete and slow-moving inventory). Prepare journals for the month-end stock adjustments. Prepare Actual vs Budget commentaries for Operation performance along with variance analysis for headline numbers vs. the latest forecast. Be a key driver in the development of the forecast/budget and India strategic plan, including Capex, SR1/SR2, etc. Preparation of the month-end closing schedule and reporting pack as directed by the Financial Controller. Ensuring that commercial projects, such as investment proposals and capital projects, meet the needs of the organization and have undergone appropriate financial evaluation. Overall responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of India Operations comply with relevant Operations financial policies and processes including: commercial projects, such as investment proposals and capital projects, meet the needs of the organization and receive appropriate financial evaluations covering verification, benefit assumptions, and post-completion reviews; having adequate financial controls to protect manufacturing assets, including asset verifications; being compliant with all Smiths Group financial Operations-related policies and procedures, such as operation approvals, spending limits, expense procedures, Capex applications, etc.; and effective risk management process to mitigate key problems and issues that may impact India Operations. Actively participate in Internal & External Audit for relevant areas and support the closure of any audit action points. Qualifications Education / Experience: A minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with a strong focus on Operational and/or Strategic Business Analysis. An accredited bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related. Good communication and written language ability in English. Ability to make good judgments in an increasingly complex global business by effectively sourcing and analysing critical information and making effective, timely decisions; considering the needs and impacts on business stakeholders. Strong business sense and change management skills. Knowledge /Skills: Professional accounting qualification. Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and present to senior-level management. Key internal and external relationships Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience of using financial consolidation systems and ERPs (SAP knowledge strong plus). Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple, changing priorities and work under tight deadlines. Work closely with other areas of the business to develop a clear understanding of the implications their decisions have both in the short and long term. High degree of independence, resourcefulness, and personal drive. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to staff at all levels. The role will be based at John Crane India, Bangalore, and will report directly to the Global Customer Operations Financial Controller. Travel is expected to be limited. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL SKILS & EXPERIANCE: Needs to understand Sales, Service, Manufacturing, Supply chain and data support systems. Analytical and Logical skills Communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills Logical, measured and process driven individual with strong decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate at multiple levels within JC internal stakeholders. SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO : Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best support customer needs. Support standardization; including KPIs, SOPs, and all other Planning tools. Working with the regions to drive performance improvements and implement scalable business processes. Business System excellence (ERP). Ability to identify and understand root cause to help streamline processes so that the Supply Chain can meet deadlines. Coordinate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve workflow bottlenecks. Assist in the resolution of key supply and demand related issues. Notify Scheduling and Manufacturing teams of significant forecast or capacity changes on a timely basis. Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings. Utilize MRP systems to coordinate requirements to meet schedules while minimizing inventory. Tracking and monitoring Supply Chain performance, minimizing any variations to the planning cycle. Coordinate with other departments on production and supply chain objectives and schedules. Short and long-term planning to align supply and demand to support inventory objectives and customer needs MISSION CRITICAL COLLABORATION: Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Data & Analytics team on forecasts. EHS REQUIREMENTS: Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon departmental needs. Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals. Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook. Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals. Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements. Qualifications Bachelors in BE- Mechanical Min 4 to 6 years experience in similar industry Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
You will be responsible for coaching, leading, and developing diverse talent within the purchasing team to create a high-performance environment. Your commitment to the Leadership Standard Work will set the example for the team while promoting an inclusive culture. You will work on aligning suppliers with purchase order requirements, product specifications, and delivery terms to ensure smooth transactions. Managing costs effectively and executing category strategies will be crucial in delivering best value to Smiths. Structuring the team efficiently, managing daily tasks, and addressing issues promptly will be part of your routine. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of the overall business strategy and actively contribute towards its achievement. Monitoring various key performance indicators such as PR to PO Turnaround, Purchase order ageing, PPV, Invoice hold value, Supplier OTD, and others will be essential in driving cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing procurement data for cost-saving opportunities, and identifying process improvements will be key responsibilities. You will work towards timely delivery of materials, supplier rationalization, and maintaining spend covered with contracts and catalogues. To qualify for this role, you should have at least 5 years of experience in leading and building diverse teams, professional certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, strong analytical skills, lean problem-solving abilities, proficiency in IT systems, knowledge of supply contracts, and an understanding of Category Management approaches. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. At John Crane, we value diversity and inclusivity, running employee resource groups to support our employees across the globe. We recognize excellence through the Smiths Excellence Awards, celebrating extraordinary activities, people, and projects that contribute to our business success. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and be a part of engineering a better future.,
The role at John Crane involves supporting strategic projects by managing project documentation and overseeing cross-functional team transactions. You will be responsible for preparing technical documentation such as API data sheets, spares registers, manufacturing data books, and vendor document registers. Additionally, you will act as a back-up for project delivery engineers and independently manage the execution of small orders. Your duties will include reviewing drawings, preparing comment resolution sheets, and API seal data sheets. You will also be tasked with receiving, cataloguing, and storing both hard copies and electronic copies of technical drawings and reports in an organized manner. Furthermore, you will allocate and control the document numbering system for project work and support SAP activities like quotation creation and order status reviews. It is essential to work with precision to ensure accurate electronic and hard copy filing for easy retrieval. You will play a key role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of overall project documentation while controlling and recording all documentation transmittals. Monitoring the document/drawing approval cycle and facilitating effective communication among cross-functional team members are also vital aspects of this position. As part of your responsibilities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the John Crane Project Management framework and ensure that documents of external origin, particularly supplier documents, are identified and distributed correctly. You will also review and raise requests for updating documents and drawings with relevant departments to maintain accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate for this role should have a Diploma with 4-5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years of experience. Relevant experience in project documentation, order execution, supply chain, or similar roles is preferred. Experience in manufacturing, customer service, or quality departments with vendor documents/inspections is advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel, is required for this position. At John Crane, we value diversity and inclusivity, and we support our employees by running employee resource groups (ERGs) to foster connections and provide a safe space. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. We also recognize excellence through the Smiths Excellence Awards, an annual celebration of outstanding activities, people, and projects that drive our business forward. If you are seeking a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits while contributing to engineering a better future, we invite you to join us at John Crane.,
The primary purpose of your role is to enhance the operational performances of applicable suppliers, ensuring supplier punctuality on deliveries and supplier quality aligning with John Crane specifications. You will manage the operational performances for selected suppliers in close collaboration with Category Management, Engineering, Services, and Quality teams. Your responsibilities will include initiating improvement plans for selected suppliers, managing, controlling, and reporting on suppliers" performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conducting change management at suppliers for long-term improvement, influencing suppliers on innovation & strategy orientations vis a vis John Crane, and coaching supplier organizations on the implementation of best-in-class supply chain & quality processes. You will be operationally driving action and improvement plan implementation at suppliers, creating conditions of success to enhance the operational development with selected suppliers, improving Supplier performance classification, and being accountable for a pool of suppliers for which John Crane requires an improvement in their performance. Your role will involve measuring, monitoring, and improving the performance of assigned suppliers to meet the needs of John Crane. To be successful in this role, you should have 5 - 10 years of relative experience, the ability to solve problems using methodologies such as 8D, PDCA (Plan Do Check Act), Ishikawa, 5 Whys, a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, fundamental project management skills, the ability to input to and take data from an S&OP process (Sales and Operations Planning), Production Plans, Manufacturing Resource Planning, workload evaluations, and effective communication and collaboration skills. Join us for a fulfilling career with competitive compensation and benefits as you contribute to engineering a better future.,
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment process. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future hiring needs. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Coach, challenge, and advise Hiring Managers and leaders using recruitment and market data to inform and influence key hiring decisions. Support employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives. Stakeholder Management: Effective in managing multiple stakeholders across various levels to align recruitment strategies with business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices. Lead regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress, discuss challenges, and adjust recruitment plans as needed. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in an HR related field or equivalent preferred Minimum 5+ years of recruitment experience Knowledge of Industrial Automation/Engineering being an advantage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess both technical and cultural fit during candidate evaluations Your role is pivotal across all our regional & global talent acquisition efforts Able to develop valued relationships with managers and Candidates alike Effectively manage your workload to meet agreed deadlines Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment process. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future hiring needs. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Coach, challenge, and advise Hiring Managers and leaders using recruitment and market data to inform and influence key hiring decisions. Support employer branding and candidate engagement initiatives Stakeholder Management: Effective in managing multiple stakeholders across various levels to align recruitment strategies with business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights on market trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices. Lead regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress, discuss challenges, and adjust recruitment plans as needed. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in an HR related field or equivalent preferred Minimum 4-6 years of recruitment experience Knowledge of Industrial Automation/Engineering being an advantage Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess both technical and cultural fit during candidate evaluations Your role is pivotal across all our regional & global talent acquisition efforts Able to develop valued relationships with managers and Candidates alike Effectively manage your workload to meet agreed deadlines Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Experience in the Stores management activities such as receipt and issue posting of the stores materials in the Stock ledger. Managing the physical loading, unloading, storage and Identification and preservation of the stored material. Material Planning and Control activity, ABC Analysis, Non -Moving Items Control. Periodic physical stock verification of the stored material from time to time and annual stock verification. Liaison with the purchase for the low stock and over stock items and follow up for the same. The capability of handling stores with a very large number of items. Manage the team to achieve the institute’s expected response. Work together with the indenter / user departments to ensure that required parts are made available to user departments. Scrap disposal, E Waste & Hazardous waste regulations where relevant. Work as part of the Central Stores team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. Maintain all the documents up to data. Generate reports and submit them to concerted authorities. Manage internal and external audit. Qualifications The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day management of the Central Stores with responsibility for day-to-day stores activity such as Receipt, issue, storage, inventory management, maintain store records, etc. Qualification: Graduate in Commerce / Diploma in Engineering. Preferably. A Diploma in Materials Management would be desirable. Experience: 2-4 years of experience in Stores and Inventory Management – Inventory Control, Receipt, Issue and storage and maintain Store records. Competency: Excellent leadership and man management skills. Preferably exposure to ERP based working. Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making and commercially aware. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Experience in the Stores management activities such as receipt and issue posting of the stores materials in the Stock ledger. Managing the physical loading, unloading, storage and Identification and preservation of the stored material. Material Planning and Control activity, ABC Analysis, Non -Moving Items Control. Periodic physical stock verification of the stored material from time to time and annual stock verification. Liaison with the purchase for the low stock and over stock items and follow up for the same. The capability of handling stores with a very large number of items. Manage the team to achieve the institute’s expected response. Work together with the indenter / user departments to ensure that required parts are made available to user departments. Scrap disposal, E Waste & Hazardous waste regulations where relevant. Work as part of the Central Stores team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. Maintain all the documents up to data. Generate reports and submit them to concerted authorities. Manage internal and external audit. Qualifications The primary focus of this role is to provide day-to-day management of the Central Stores with responsibility for day-to-day stores activity such as Receipt, issue, storage, inventory management, maintain store records, etc. Qualification: Graduate in Commerce / Diploma in Engineering. Preferably. A Diploma in Materials Management would be desirable. Experience: 2-4 years of experience in Stores and Inventory Management – Inventory Control, Receipt, Issue and storage and maintain Store records. Competency: Excellent leadership and man management skills. Preferably exposure to ERP based working. Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills. Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making and commercially aware. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Key Activities & Responsibilitie The Service Manager will work with the front-line sales forces and Customer’s Technical Representative at each account to improve the equipment reliability and decrease the Total Cost of Ownership by carrying out the following: Create and Maintain Equipment Database: Track MTBF for the specific customer accounts, especially for bad actor equipment’s Provide reports, which include graphs showing MTBF improvement trends. Provide activity reports listing all "bad actors" by customer sites, for existing and new project sites. Make recommendations, which will lead to an MTBF improvement and plant-wide seal standardization where appropriate. Provide Root Cause Analysis and Make Recommendations for Improved MTBF: Facilitate Root Cause Analysis as required. Record observations and provide analysis, conclusions, and trends of failure modes. Assist with systems analysis and review operating conditions of rotating equipment to determine the effect on wet seals and gas seals/equipment reliability (Pumps/Compressors) Make recommendations to improve MTBF. Extensive travel at customer interior sites as and when required, existing customer sites and new project sites. Additional Duties: Obtain a full set of Process Flow Diagrams for the processes in the area, study and understand them. Provide training for maintenance and operations personnel as requested. Assist with seal (WS/DGS) and support systems selections on new capital projects. Provide WS/DGS specifications and selection guidelines as requested. Maintain a master set of seal drawings for the equipment supplied with company products. Participate in monthly/quarterly meetings with Customer’s management to review progress and results for identified bad actor equipment’s. Should be able to engage effectively with various stakeholders in a large organization, Has a thorough knowledge of pumps/compressors construction, hydraulics, and wet seals/gas seals/support systems. Understands the needs from the customer, is pro-active in solving problems. Has good influencing skills and is receptive for feedback. Has above average communication and negotiating skills (both oral and writing). Revaluate failures, has good trouble shooting skills (systematic and analytic problem solving as well technical as organizational- by using structured RCA techniques). Vibration Certified CAT II (Preferred and can be added advantage for the candidate) Provide support at customer internal workshops or sites for a disassembly, inspection, bad actor analysis or assembly of seals. Conduct unit checks daily to support equipment reliability, especially for bad actor equipment till problem gets resolved. Examine operations shift logs on a shift basis to ensure that equipment is operating reliably and to ensure that we are aware of any potential problems both from an equipment and production point of view. Ensures quality & safety within functions/ tasks performed by himself/herself and staff reporting to him/her. Responsible for exercising due diligence towards health & safety of self and others within the organization. Ensures compliance with the applicable HSE instructions, requirements, laws and regulations received from customers, regulatory and statutory bodies. In addition, when not engaged in field activities, the Reliability Manager will carry out the office based duties defined for retrofit/upgrade of wet seals, gas seals mainly voering Applications Engineer role. Key Competencies: Ability to carry out reliability and failure analysis Fair knowledge and use of measuring instrument Persistent and efficient, self-starter with good sense of initiative Good administration and organizational skills Results-oriented Team player; service oriented Accountable, Responsible Persuasive Personal drive and Integrity Reports to: Sales & Service Manager Supervises: Reliability Engineer/Service engineers Key relationships: All internal & External stakeholders Qualifications Education/Training: University degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field. Experience: 12 to 15 years of relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and experience. Experience in field Service Management backed by application engineering background and working in a multinational and multicultural environment. Proven track record in project execution and people management Knowledge/Skills: Extensive knowledge rotating equipment’s covering pumps, compressors, mechanical seals and ability to carry out Failure and Root Cause analyses. Sound knowledge on all John Crane products. Strong Commercial and Technical Skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience and field exposure working at customer sites in supporting reliability issues. Supervises: Reliability Engineer/Service engineers Languages: English. Additional Information Why John Crane? Global Impact: As part of John Crane, a division of Smiths Group , you will contribute to cutting-edge sealing solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability across critical industries worldwide. Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for professional development and career advancement within John Crane and the broader Smiths Group , fostering continuous learning and growth. Innovative Culture: Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged , and your expertise is valued in shaping the future of sealing technology. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Key activities: Understanding and Preparation of PID, PID BOM and GAD for Gas Seal Support System, Complex system such as Lube oil Skid, Fuel and Seal gas conditioning skids/ panels. Perform the process simulation and calculation using Aspen Hysys. Able to prepare Datasheets for all Instruments, Valves, Filters, Separators, Seal Gas Heaters, Seal Gas Boosters, Electrical and Instruments control modules etc. Shall have knowledge of Selection and sizing of the above components. Shall be able to read and understand the instrument hook-up, wiring diagram. Participation in call with customer. Reviewing Suppliers Quote and technical alignment. Understand component drawings, piping isometric drawings, structural drawings. Working knowledge of Solid edge software and Good Knowledge of Microsoft excel is preferred. Support Product standardization activities Key accountabilities: 100% Compliance to processes & procedures laid down by organization e.g. iproject, DOSE, TC, SAP, etc. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement important initiatives. Contribute to safety measures and company policies. Good communication skills. Quick Learner with sound technical and analytical skills. Good in understanding and reading drawing capabilities. Liaise with respective Stake holder and drawing offices. Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S. Qualifications Experience: 5+ Years Technical Skills: Good Knowledge of API 614 & 692 (preferred) Knowledge of Aspen Hysys. Knowledge of Dry gas seal panel & Its component and instrumentation. Technical background. People Skills: Good Team Player Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description Accountable for execution of direct materials and subcontract purchasing in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships Ensuring approval of Purchase Orders in line with the Delegation of Authority policy and approval process Ensure the timely and efficient processing and acknowledgement of purchase orders and MRP action messages (Order, Expedite, De-Expedite, Cancel) Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers Negotiate improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Control Direct material costs and achieve savings as per annual targets Develop ideas to improve operational efficiency, add value and support continuous improvement culture and personal accountability in area of responsibility. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Role Overview: As a Purchasing Specialist at John Crane, you will be responsible for adhering to daily Standard Work for purchasing team members. Your role will involve effective supplier management by liaising with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery to meet business needs. You will also act as the point of contact between suppliers and internal stakeholders and track supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets. Additionally, you will be involved in data management tasks such as updating new pricing and supplier data in the ERP system and serving as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P. Key Responsibilities: - Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required - Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders - Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements - Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly - Serve as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P - Handle PR to PO Turnaround - Monitor purchase order ageing - Manage MRP exception msg status - Obtain purchase order acknowledgements - Monitor PPV Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience working within a purchasing department - Understanding of MRP driven procurement (SAP ideally) - Ability to read and understand technical drawings - Analytical skills with good knowledge of Microsoft programs, Power BI data extraction and analysis including Excel v-lookup and pivot tables - Process-driven approach and systems thinking - Ability to solve problems and make improvements to processes with support in a structured way - Excellent communication and relationship management skills - Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement (Note: Additional details about the company's diversity initiatives and recognition programs have been omitted as per the instructions.),
Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We 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. John 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. Job Description: Account Management: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior members of CUSTOMER in your region. Serve as the main point of contact for the assigned account(s) Deploy and execute the global CUSTOMER strategy as received from the Global Account Manager (GAM) Understand clients' business objectives, challenges, and requirements, and align company solutions accordingly. Proactively identify opportunities to upsell, cross-sell, and expand the scope of services offered to clients understanding their R&D priorities. For Level 1 applications you will make technical selections and discussions and ensure decision making which is in adherence to our internal engineering policies. Sales and Revenue Generation: Develop Miller Heimann account plans and strategies to achieve orders, sales, and margin targets together with local KAMs. Collaborate with your peer KAMs to identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing account(s). Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess performance, address concerns, and propose innovative solutions. Customer Satisfaction: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by promptly addressing client issues, concerns, and inquiries. Establish customer success metrics (supplier score card) and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve client satisfaction. Anticipate and proactively resolve potential conflicts or challenges to maintain strong partnerships. Qualifications Long-lasting experience in Sales- and Account Management, including frame agreement negotiations with their T&Cs and legal aspects. Must possess excellent networking capability and communication skills. Industry expert in the field of original equipment manufacturers (rotating equipment) and associated end user markets Master’s degree in Engineering/Marketing/Business Management or equivalent experience. Must have the willingness, physical ability, and needed documents for extensive (> 50%) global business travel. Key Metrics Strategic initiatives growth and metrics Product line growth Delivery Performance If available, supplier scorecard Financial targets Key individual accountabilities Achieving budgeted performance KPI’s Deployment of account strategy Customer price realization Own C4C data integrity for the assigned account(s) in terms of Leads, Opportunities, Quotes, Orders, and Win Rate. Additional Information 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. Across 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. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We 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. At 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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)