Sourcing Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

If you combine strategic sourcing expertise with strong continuous improvement and communication skills, this unique role offers you multiple compelling opportunities.


You will:

• Move the needle in multiple areas, including sourcing savings, supplier on-time delivery, payment improvement, delivering KPIs and more.
• Make your mark in a highly visible role, particularly as we continue our strong growth trajectory.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities or pursue advancement within procurement, operations, or other areas of a global industry leader.
• Work with a great team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment -- just a couple of reasons we have a high number of long-tenured employees.
• Expand your skills and experience as your support a variety of solutions, from valves & pumps to drying & filtration, used in multiple industries, including industrial, power & energy and food & beverage.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the BU Sourcing Manager, as a Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible implementing a sourcing strategy for one or more manufacturing facilities within ITT Flow Technology business for Gaskets, Seals, Motors, Mechanical Systems, Pumps and Valves.

More specifically, your principal duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Take ownership of supplier selection, price and terms management. Work collaboratively with Global Category Sourcing team on supplier selection where regional or global suppliers are involved.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx (RFQ, RFI) processes for assigned categories (Gaskets, Seals, Motors, Mechanical Systems, Pumps and Valves)
• Maintain and develop a qualified supplier base; conduct regular supplier performance reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, Operations, R&D and Global Sourcing) on procurement needs
• Identifying and Driving Cost reduction projects, Monitoring and tracking inflations with mitigation actions.
• Utilize procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) to maintain accurate pricing data and reporting
• Participate in events for sourcing savings initiative development (e.g. Should Costing, Sourcing Kaizen, VA/VE tear down analysis, Supplier Innovation events, etc.).
• Monitor & log sourcing savings performance for projects in applicable applications.
• Monitor & address inflationary issues for BU and mitigation actions.
• Supply Chain Support of New Product Development and localization projects

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management and technical drawing reading.
• Ability to lead events for sourcing savings plan development (e.g. Should Costing, Sourcing Kaizen, VA/VE tear down analysis, Supplier Innovation events, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, materials management, and LEAN principles.
• Strong knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft Applications (PowerPoint, Excel (strong proficiency), Word, Power BI) with ability to perform Spend data analysis.
• Knowledge of contract law, INCOTERMS, and international trade compliance, Strong knowledge of contractual terms & conditions.
• Understanding of supplier capabilities and the marketplace.
• Excellent communication skills - logical and organized.
• Highly developed analytical skills with demonstrated creative problem-solving experience.
• An excellent team player, including the ability to effectively collaborate with key stakeholders and partners within a cross functional environment.

You also will need to be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant strategic sourcing work experience in global manufacturing company.
• Experience in managing global spend in excess of $15M.
• Certification in Lean manufacturing methods is preferred.
• Exposure to international suppliers and commodity groups.
• Strong project management skills

COMPETENCIES

Aligning Performance for Success

Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Building a Successful Team

Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.

Building Trust

Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Coaching and Developing Others

Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.

Delegating Responsibility

Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.

Facilitating Change

Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.

Gaining Commitment

Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Planning and Organizing

Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.

SPX FLOW VALUES

SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

DISCLAIMER

SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.