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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.\nAbout the department\nThe 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.\nWe 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.\nEssential Job Functions\nPrimary point of contact for global suppliers & regional procurement.\nManage supplier scheduling - tracks open orders and actions shortages, due for dispatch, past due, and cancellations.\nWork with the local buyers to update the ERP system with scheduling information from the global suppliers.\nCollaborate 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.\nEvaluate and assess new and existing suppliers based on spend analysis and global demand planning feedback.\nOversee supplier performance by monitoring cost, lead time, quality, and sustainability aspects to maintain a strong supplier base.\nFoster strong relationships with suppliers through regular communication and collaboration.\nCollaborate with GPLM, Product Development, Sales, and Procurement to determine optimal tooling locations and support effective sourcing strategies.\nDrive material and first article testing at customer sites in coordination with Sales, GPLM, and Product Development teams.\nUtilize data from current material trials to make informed sourcing decisions, considering factors such as trial results, market trends, and supplier capabilities.\nWork closely with Sales to collect and analyze data on material performance, providing insights to GPLM, the sales force and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.\nContribute 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.\nEngage with regional order execution teams and PCV heads to establish region-specific sourcing strategies, while holding regions accountable for executing these strategies.\nDevelop 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.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in supply chain or related field and 5+ yrs experience\nProven networking, stakeholder management, and communication skills\nProactive, self-driven work ethic and the ambition to take full ownership of responsibilities.\nAbility to drive solutions and eliminate inefficient processes.\nDesire to continuously learn and develop new and existing skills.\nPassion for collaboration, innovation and taking on challenges in a dynamic environment\nCompetitive individual determined to exceed targets assigned to them\nAbility to travel to supplier sites, as required\nEnglish: Advanced\nWhat we offer\nWe 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!\nFLSmidth 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\nFLSmidth 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. 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