Location: Remote in US
The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing
tactical and medium level of complexity strategic commodity plans for the Global
Procurement team within Fluke Health Solutions. The role will include strategic
and tactical responsibilities within the direct functions while supporting
tactical needs for NPI. This individual will aid in delivering year-over-year
cost reduction, on-time delivery, assurance of supply, quality and working
capital improvement initiatives with suppliers. The procurement specialist acts
as the first line of defense for any part shortages, cost increases or other
escalations that come from directly from operations. This individual will work
cross functionally with engineering, project management, & R&D teams
identifying, selecting, understanding and sourcing BOM requirements. Must have
project management skills with the ability to communicate supply and
constraints, report status, escalate where necessary, and resolve issues. The
position allows vast and varied global cross functional exposure and room for
development and growth.
Responsibilities:
Advocate on behalf of supply chain function to ensure continuous support for
company business objectives.
Build and maintain operational partnerships with preferred suppliers and
drive year-over-year performance improvements with suppliers. Primary
interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution. Escalate
when required.
Support RFQ activities by obtaining supplier quotations, preparing analyses,
tracking responses, and facilitating sourcing decisions with Commodity
Managers
Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and change activities through
FPQP and applicable supplier management processes
Properly drive supply base to meet market launch dates to scheduled
requirements at best cost possible
Rationalize and consolidate supplier base through the solicitation of
competitive bids
Detailed and robust project management skills to lead and provide necessary
updates
Be involved in new and on-going supplier audit activities. Solicit supplier
information related to FHS, FDA and government agency compliance
requirements.
Support unfavorable purchase price variance (uPPV) mitigation activities
through analysis, tracking, supplier engagement, and escalation. Maintain
action logs, status updates & countermeasure plans
Conduct supply chain risk reviews via FTV SRM (supplier risk management)
playbook. Manage production supplies transitions. Partner with design team to
minimize supplier risk –avoid sole source, identify multiple qualified
manufacturers, utilize preferred suppliers/parts/materials, avoid new
suppliers, & thoroughly evaluate new suppliers
Maintain purchase orders and resolve invoice price discrepancies for direct
material. Place POs as and when needed to solve immediate material needs and
in preparation for product launch. Take corrective action as necessary.
Evaluate supplier cost increase requests, prepare supporting analyses,
challenge unsupported increases, and support Commodity Managers in cost
mitigation and negotiation activities
Support administration of contractual arrangements, negotiations and stocking
agreements
Coordinate procurement readiness activities for new product introductions
including supplier communication, lead-time validation, quotation support,
and purchase order placement
Rapid response to customer demand increases – assurance of supply/material
support
Create and maintain purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, source list
assignments, supplier records, and pricing information within Oracle and
related business systems.
Drive continuous improvement of systems and processes utilized for job
responsibilities
Perform such similar, comparable, or related duties as may be required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
3+ years of work experience in supply chain, material procurement and
inventory management
Good organization, project management and follow-through skills
Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems with a solid understanding of
manufacturing, bills of material and supply chain principles.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate
multiple data sources to enable decision making or present clear
recommendations to leadership.
Demonstrated skills in supplier negotiation and relationship management
Ability to prioritize, multitask and act in a proactive manner.
Microsoft office and Oracle experience preferred
Self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work autonomously in a fast paced,
yet strategic environment
Occasional travel to vendor locations is required
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We
accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including
environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring,
next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our
forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions,
data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive
technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and
partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the
most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
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About Fluke Health Solutions
Fluke Health Solutions (FHS), an operating company of Fortive, is comprised of 3
industry leaders – LANDAUER, Fluke Biomedical, Victoreen, and RaySafe. We lead
the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and
services to keep customers, patients, and clients safe. Our portfolio of
products includes software, biomedical test equipment, radiation measurement and
radiation detection.
The Fluke Health Solutions vision is to empower our everyday heroes to focus
only on protecting lives.
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