Fortna
ProjectSourcingLeader
“Project Sourcing Leader at Fortna. Skills: sourcing and procurement strategy, project procurement strategies, supplier selection, negotiating contracts, risk mitigation, supplier performance management. Executing FORTNA’s sourcing and procurement strategy for assigned projects. Optimizing cost and delivery across FORTNA’s projects and our supply base”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; resolve sourcing issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field., 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement., Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (INFOR LN, AX), communication skills, Manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally, Experience with sourcing processes, supplier negotiations and contracts., Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Products, Adobe, Power BI, Strategic execution, problem-solving, time management, reporting, and analytical skills.
Nice to Have
Professional certifications (e.g. , CPSM, CSCP, PMP)., Experience with global sourcing and supplier development., Background in manufacturing, logistics, or material handling sourcing., Experience in Material Handling industry.
What You'll Do.
Executing FORTNA’s sourcing and procurement strategy for assigned projects
Optimizing cost and delivery across FORTNA’s projects and our supply base
Identifying sourcing opportunities
Driving supplier performance
Ensuring adherence to company policies and standards
Developing and implementing project-specific procurement strategies
Overseeing supplier selection
Achieving cost savings
Negotiating contracts
Managing overall supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle
Act as the primary sourcing contact for assigned projects from initiation through completion.
Coordinate with the Global Commodity Managers (GCM) to support and align strategic sourcing strategies with project procurement strategies to support business goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.
Participate in project meetings to report procurement status and resolve sourcing issues.
Lead all Procurement activities on assigned projects.
RFP) processes and facilitate supplier selection and negotiations.
Manage purchase orders in accordance with project schedules
and delivery requirements.
Ensure procurement decisions reflect customer-specific standards (e. g.
documentation requirements) and contractual terms.
Coordinate supplier communication and manage relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the point of contact for escalations related to procurement or supplier issues.
Implement risk mitigation plans and maintain continuity of supply.
Negotiate commercial terms including pricing
Deliver project cost reductions through executing sourcing processes such as negotiations and Request for Proposals (RFPs)and implementation of sustainable cost controls
including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger.
Understand the project scope
BOMs (Bill of Materials)
specific customer requirements and impact to the sourcing process during the project lifecycle.
Partner with Legal and Project teams to draft and execute supplier agreements.
Ensure all contracts align with company policy and mitigate risk exposure.
Support the development and enhancement of sourcing processes
Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting through ERP or procurement platforms.
Ensure compliance with internal controls
and industry regulations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Acting as a key liaison between Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance; Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.; Participate in project meetings; Partner with Legal and Project teams to draft and execute supplier agreements.
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
project sourcing, project procurement strategies, project lifecycle, project schedules, project teams
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