Strategic Sourcing Specialist, PCV

4 weeks ago


Chennai, India 544 FLSmidth Private Limited Full time

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

KREBS Pumps, Cyclones, and Valves (PCV)

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, demand planning, pricing, margin strategy, driving product developments including guidance and rollout, product technical expertise, general marketing support, and much more.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

• Minimum 5-years of experience working w/ high aftermarket volume products such as in mining

• 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

• English: Advanced

What we offer

Competitive benefit package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options. Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock) Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities. Financial support for continuing education Employee Assistance Program A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

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