Sourcing Specialist

Create a better future!

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference.  We have launched our ambition, Mission Zero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your leadership skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfill our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Role

As Sourcing Specialist you will be responsible for supporting the full scope of Sourcing and procurement processes by providing the best conditions in terms of quality, price, delivery terms, technology and sustainability in accordance with guidelines and all in compliance with local as well as group regulations and procedures. 

Your responsibilities

• Market research and sourcing of suppliers according to requirements.

  
  

• Define Regional sourcing strategies for responsible purchasing category.

  
  

• Participates in the selection of suppliers by analysis, evaluation, and handles operational relations and interfaces with selected suppliers.

  
  

• Takes ownership of sourcing activities from supplier identification, qualification to introduction and required escalation.

  
  

• Supporting purchasing to drive performance for existing suppliers, deliver an optimized supplier base to serve business.

  
  

• Establish strong relationships with key suppliers, improve the overall supplier relationship management.

  
  

• Developing high-level sourcing strategy which identifies the best products and services available.

  
  

• Leading supplier performance recovery & improvement activities.

  
  

• Managing the whole contract negotiations with the suppliers and coordinating the supplier, Legal department and related technical units to complete purchasing process.

  
  

• Performing the control of payments to suppliers at the right time and working coordinately with the Finance and Accounting Department.

  
  

• Following up the logistics to maintain the delivery of the goods on time and ensuring the arrival of the orders to the factory properly.

  
  

• Expedites Purchase Orders to ensure on time delivery, this includes physical visits to suppliers to check on progress.

  
  

What you bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the fields of sourcing and purchasing.

  
  

• Solid commercial and financial understanding.

  
  

• Understanding of technical specification & drawings in purchase orders.

  
  

• Planning and Organizing

  
  

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

  
  

• Expert in MSOffice including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  
  

Education Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a reputed University.

Experience

8-10 years of relevant experience in Sourcing and Purchasing.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package & access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income. 

  
  

• Competitive benefits package including Health Insurance, Personal Accident / Disability, Group Term Life Insurance, Annual health check-up, and voluntary insurance options.

  
  

• Work-life balance with a flexible work schedule so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.

  
  

• Time to recharge through 30 days PTO (with up to 10 days carry forward as Earned Leave stock)

  
  

• Employee Assistance program for you and your immediate family 

  
  

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

  
  

• Continuous development and training in your area of expertise within a global Organization

  
  

As an equal-opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. 

Kindly note that we will review applications and interviewing actively, so please apply as soon as possible.

We will contact candidates via email. 

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

FLSmidth 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