Job Title: Sourcing Engineer
Job Description
The Sourcing Engineer is pivotal in implementing Purchase Price Variance (PPV) projects originating from Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives. The role involves risk mitigation, supporting part qualification processes, and providing technical expertise. This position is also responsible for identifying secondary sources for critical components and leading continuous improvement efforts. Proficiency in VA/VE and lean problem-solving techniques is key.
Responsibilities
- Drive the implementation of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) projects stemming from Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives. This includes managing the project from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met within the stipulated timelines.
- Support the Fortive Part Qualification Process (FPQP) for new or modified parts, as well as for alternative suppliers. This involves ensuring all parts meet the required quality standards and compliance guidelines.
- Provide crucial engineering support for PPV projects. This includes offering technical expertise, troubleshooting issues, and working closely with the project team to ensure the success of the projects.
- Manage the process of identifying, qualifying, and securing secondary sources for critical components to ensure supply chain stability.
- Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts, employing lean problem-solving techniques.
- Evaluate, manage, and mitigate potential risks associated with End-of-Life (EOL) items.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with lean problem-solving techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven working experience as a sourcing engineer or similar role.
- Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong technical skills, adept at managing supplier relationships and enhancing processes. If you have the ability to apply your technical expertise to problem-solving and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring. “We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com. “
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 67,700.00 - 125,900.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
