Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.
As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.
In this role, The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be supporting the Modular Performance Solutions sourcing related activities for all commodities while working collaboratively with Strategic Sourcing Managers, Category Managers and other Commodity Managers within the Sourcing community.
Key Accountabilities
- Support sourcing related activities such as supplier investigation, supplier selection/award, major raw material cost rolls/updating, material master maintenance, supplier documentation maintenance & due diligence requirements
- Supervise projects/initiatives from inception to delivery, creating and managing against detailed project plans/schedules
- Supports/Conducts supplier meetings & participates in relevant project meetings to help define project scope and objectives
- Executing category-specific/project costing models & sourcing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders. With focused engagement with the Proposal teams.
- Executing global cost reduction initiatives, conducting regular cost benchmarking to ensure cost competitiveness and develop supply risk mitigation strategies.
- Regularly reviews Sourcing policies, procedures and workflows to ensure up-to-date document version and adherence to processes.
- Ensuring full compliance to governance and best practices as it relates to sourcing, supplier selection, cost evaluation, cost change approvals, and supplier selection processes.
- Executing supplier performance by engaging with cross-functional business partners to drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.
- Participating in and supporting new product development initiatives by evaluating new suppliers and supplier capabilities for go-to-market strategies.
- Understanding plant operations and providing critical supply solutions as needed.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should bring:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- College diploma in Supply Chain Management considered an asset.
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), or Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification considered a strong asset.
- Significant experience leading procurement and category management activities in industrial or manufacturing sectors.
- Moderate experience in global sourcing and category management.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple sites, including an international supply chain environment.
- Proven people-management experience.
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of high-impact commodities, including raw metal alloys, steel fabrications, instrumentation and controls, pumps, valves, and third-party contract manufacturing; direct experience preferred.
- Hands-on ability to develop and implement best practices in cost management, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
- Strong understanding of and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in an industrial manufacturing setting.
- Exceptional data analysis capabilities.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a time-sensitive environment.
- Self-motivated to achieve annual goals and objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?
By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology while upholding Armstrong's commitment to sustainability. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.