About this role
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.
We are a diverse team 18,000 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.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
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.