Outsourcing Assembly Lead

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management. Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Veolia|Water Tech is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world. At Veolia Water Tech, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements. The Outsourcing Assembly Lead represents a strategic initiative to deliver assembled equipment from 3rd Party Assemblers for water treatment projects. The position will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery scope on water treatment projects, managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets. Outsourcing Assembly Lead will be responsible for leading the outsourcing activities from bid to delivery for water treatment projects. This role manages 3rd party supplier performance, oversees supplier activities, ensures quality and safety compliance, and coordinates with the project team to deliver projects on time and within budget. The Outsourcing Assembly Lead will work closely with the Project Manager, SPL, SQE and design teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining strong supplier relationships and managing project risks. Key Characteristics: Strong Leadership and Supplier Management Project Execution and Schedule Management Quality Assurance and Compliance Cost Control and Budget Management Safety and EHS Awareness Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation Communication and Coordination Attention to Detail Integrity and Professionalism Duties & Responsibilities: Lead and manage 3rd Party Outsourcing activities for assembled equipment scope on assigned projects. Oversee, supervise, and coach execution team members assigned to outsource projects and administration of contracts with suppliers Observe and review projects during execution, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, design standards, and applicable codes and regulations Monitor the progress of Outsource assembly activities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality standards are met; track and report on project metrics Review requests for change orders from suppliers and ensure all documentation is in place to support payable requirements. Communicate with and make recommendations to the Project Manager, and design team to resolve assembly issues and manage change orders. Mentor and guide junior staff, on assembly best practices Monitor contract administration during bid review, RFI/RFQ responses, to ensure scope and schedule is maintained and to minimize change orders. Coordinate quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects. Manage contractor performance, including compliance with contract terms, schedule adherence, quality standards, and safety requirements Coordinate with EHS and QA/QC functional teams to ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards Develop and implement project management plans for, establishing goals and objectives for unique and complex installations Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and project stakeholders Hard Skills: Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems for water treatment applications Experience with project management and supplier oversight Experience with SAP Understanding of supplier contracts, terms, and conditions Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders Knowledge of fabrication and assembly scheduling and project controls Soft Skills: Strong Leadership and Team Management Excellent Communication Skills Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Contractor and Stakeholder Management Organized and Self-Motivated Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities Attention to Detail Integrity and Professionalism Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environment Collaborative Approach to Project Delivery Minimum 5 years of experience managing mechanical and electrical assembly on water treatment or similar industrial projects Demonstrated experience with supplier management and oversight Strong understanding of supplier contracts and project administration Fluency in English language Valid driver's license and ability to travel to supplier sites Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Experience with fabricated and assembled skids. General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries Experience with SAP Travel estimated at 10-15%, including site visits and project locations Work on active construction sites and supplier locations with exposure to industrial environments Potential for working outside standard business hours or during weekends as required by project schedules Physical ability to navigate construction sites, suppliers locations and inspect work in progress May be required to work in various weather conditions As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.