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121 FLSmidth Inc.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.

$66,328 / year median in Arizona

+2% projected growth

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves (PCV) We are looking for a highly motivated Global Logistics Specialist for the PCV Business Line of FLS. In collaboration with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and Global Product Line Managers, this role will play a crucial role in managing supplier scheduling, boosting PCV order intake, enhancing profitability, optimizing inventory levels, and reducing lead times for our customers through strategic supply chain initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, fostering close collaboration with regional order execution teams, overseeing material testing, and making informed global tooling decisions to ensure optimal purchasing mix. About the department The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a key role within the Global Product Line Management (GPLM) department for some of the highest revenue earning product lines (KREBS centrifugal slurry pumps, hydrocyclones, and knife gate valves) within FLSmidth. The department leads all strategy and technical support for these three products. GPLM responsibilities include strategic sourcing, pricing, margin strategy, driving product developments including guidance and rollout, product technical expertise, general marketing support, and much more. We know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We therefore endeavor to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged at work. Essential Job Functions
  • Primary point of contact for global suppliers & regional procurement.
  • Manage supplier scheduling - tracks open orders and actions shortages, due for dispatch, past due, and cancellations.
  • Work with the local buyers to update the ERP system with scheduling information from the global suppliers.
  • Collaborate with key suppliers to develop strategic price lists and frame agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that drive optimal cost savings and value for the organization.
  • Evaluate and assess new and existing suppliers based on spend analysis and global demand planning feedback.
  • Oversee supplier performance by monitoring cost, lead time, quality, and sustainability aspects to maintain a strong supplier base.
  • Foster strong relationships with suppliers through regular communication and collaboration.
  • Collaborate with GPLM, Product Development, Sales, and Procurement to determine optimal tooling locations and support effective sourcing strategies.
  • Drive material and first article testing at customer sites in coordination with Sales, GPLM, and Product Development teams.
  • Utilize data from current material trials to make informed sourcing decisions, considering factors such as trial results, market trends, and supplier capabilities.
  • Work closely with Sales to collect and analyze data on material performance, providing insights to GPLM, the sales force and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of Product Sourcing Plans (PSP) templates, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals, and serving as a framework for tailored sourcing strategies in each region.
  • Engage with regional order execution teams and PCV heads to establish region-specific sourcing strategies, while holding regions accountable for executing these strategies.
  • Develop sourcing plans for service centers around the world. This involves coordinating with different regions to identify sourcing opportunities, establish sourcing strategies, and track the implementation and effectiveness of these plans. Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field and 5+ yrs experience
  • Proven networking, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Proactive, self-driven work ethic and the ambition to take full ownership of responsibilities.
  • Ability to drive solutions and eliminate inefficient processes.
  • Desire to continuously learn and develop new and existing skills.
  • Passion for collaboration, innovation and taking on challenges in a dynamic environment
  • Competitive individual determined to exceed targets assigned to them
  • Ability to travel to supplier sites, as required
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Advanced What we offer We offer a fun and competitive work environment as a part of our Global Product Management group. Our higher performing team is collaborative, agile, and innovative in our quest to increase the growth and profitability of our product lines! FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers FLSmidth embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. FLSmidth is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLSmidth es el proveedor líder de soluciones de ingeniería, equipos y servicios para las industrias de minería y cemento. Con más de 135 años de experiencia y operaciones en más de 50 países, FLSmidth es el proveedor No. 1 para sus clientes. Al compartir las aspiraciones de nuestros clientes, desarrollamos mejores soluciones mejorando sus estándares de seguridad y mejorando sus rendimientos. Los 12.000 trabajadores de FLSmidth utilizan su conocimiento experto de los proyectos, productos y servicios para satisfacer las necesidades de innovación técnica, digitalización y gestión sustentable del ciclo de vida. Junto con nuestros clientes, desafiamos las convenciones, exploramos nuevas oportunidades e impulsamos el éxito a través de la mejora sostenible de la productividad. FLSmidth cotiza en la bolsa
NASDAQ OMX
de Copenhague.
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//http://www.flsmidth.com Casa matriz Copenhague, Valvy, Año de fundación 1882 Tipo de empresa Privada Tamaño de la compañía 10.001+ trabajadores Especialidad Mineral de hierro, oro, cobre, fertilizantes, carbón, cemento, procesamiento de minerales, manejo de materiales, maquinaria minera, equipos de minería, manejo de pulpa, control de contaminación del aire, bombas, automatización y automatización de laboratorios.