Sourcing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 14, 2026. Fortive scores A on the Alion truth index.
Early-stage Supplier Engagement
- Work with R&D teams to define material/component specifications and identify potential suppliers during concept phase.
- Conduct technical feasibility assessments and cost analyses for new materials/processes.
Supplier Development & Risk Mitigation
- Lead supplier qualification audits and capacity evaluations.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain vulnerabilities (e.g., single-source dependencies).
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
- Collaborate with design teams to identify cost-saving opportunities through alternative materials or supplier consolidation.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to align with NPD budget constraints
- Optimize supplier base to drive a sustainable mechanical supplier pool
Cross-functional Coordination
- Act as a liaison between procurement, engineering, and quality teams to resolve sourcing-related technical issues.
- Support pilot production phases by ensuring timely supplier deliveries and addressing quality deviations.
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Maintain supplier performance metrics (e.g., lead time, defect rates) and provide actionable insights for NPD review boards.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 5+ years in procurement engineering, sourcing, or supply chain roles, with demonstrable expertise in cost analysis and supplier development.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in procurement tools and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
- Strong understanding of technical specifications, CAD drawings, and manufacturing processes.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving acumen, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Certifications: APICS CPIM, CPSM, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Language: Fluent English as working language.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. 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 advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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About Industrial Scientific
Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.
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