Responsible for procurement support to John Crane’s operational sites covering direct spend materials, components and subcontract services. Providing local sourcing and RFQ services, interfaces with local planning and operations teams and supplier troubleshooting.This role will ideally be based in Pasadena, TX, but can be based in Morton Grove, ILKey responsibilities include:To act as point of escalation for the Purchasing Shared Service (PSC) for supplier issues related to suppliers in their country or that service the operational base of the Operational Procurement Specialist.When required, to monitor and improve supplier performance :Liaise with external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needsAct as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where requiredTrack and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirementsTo support local operations and planning teams to expedite specific orders that are required toensure internal production is not impacted bysupplier performanceWhen local sources of supply are required, within levels of delegated authority negotiates, and when not covered by the PSC team, toactively identify and deliver opportunities for costsavings, cost avoidance and improved cashmanagement through effective suppliernegotiation and /or supplier selection to improve bottom line company performance.Contribute to the Procurement savings targets(within local / country allowed mandates) KPIs and its mission and vision.