Procurement Engineer

We are recruiting a Procurement Engineer to join our Procurement team in Pittsburgh PA. This position will support New Product Development.

You will be responsible for leading all sourcing activities supporting New Product Development (NPD) design teams as they drive projects from concept to rollout. This position requires a strong focus on customer service, flexibility, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Lead supplier engagements for multiple NPD projects. Address supply gaps, develop sourcing strategies, obtain stakeholder buy-in, and manage stakeholder expectation
• In alignment with established commodity strategies, Lead supplier identification process, exchange of information, selection, development, and relationship management for NPD projects.  Work with global suppliers of various cultures and time zones
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and design engineers. Manage prototype inventory levels, Bill-of-Material (BOM) /Engineering Change Notices, and related communication with suppliers
• Source wide range of materials to strengthen the global supply base and support commodity strategies.
• Purchase components/sub-assemblies/turnkey outsourced content to meet prototype builds and engineering sample demand.  Manage the development of Tooling/Fixtures, track progress, and manage prototype/NRE expenses for multiple NPD projects
• Resolve supply/invoice issues throughout the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) cycle. Collaborate with Suppliers and internal teams to negotiate and resolve scheduling conflicts, inventory levels, material shortages, delivery requirements, cost improvements, quality improvements and other material issues
• Lead the processes of developing NDA, RFP/RFQ packages, CAPX, Statement-of-Work, and Contracts by working with the Design, Commercial, and Legal teams
• Lead negotiations to maintain the product cost target. Perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and Should-Cost Analyses to evaluate the “best” option
• Leverage internal and external resources to drive Design for Manufacturing and Design for Cost initiatives within the Product development team
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering) group to complete qualification of new parts/assemblies
• Collaborate with Fortive Category Managers to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low-cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management.
• Must be able to travel up to 10-20% to find, develop, and manage domestic and/or global sources of supply.

Organizational Alignment 

• This role reports directly to the Director, Strategic Programs within the Global Procurement team and works as a core team member on multiple product development projects.

Qualifications

Skills & Work Traits

• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and change; excel in a fast-paced environment. 
• Good business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions.
• Ability to consult, advise and influence cross-functionally within the organization.
• Analytical, with a clear, logical understanding of problem-solving including Root Cause, Corrective Action, Counter Measures, Problem Solving Process, and Action Plan development and execution.
• Financial acumen and ability to develop financial business cases for strategic decision making.
• Capacity to be a change agent, demonstrating persistence and resilience when faced with challenges.
• Negotiation and conflict management abilities.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of electro-mechanical engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with Injection molded plastics, printed circuit board assemblies, and battery packs is a plus.
• Working knowledge, proficiency, and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle EBS a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in new product development.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Product Development within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting characteristics of supply chain.

Education

• University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field. 
• ISM certification as CPSM a plus.

 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. 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 advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 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.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

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About Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

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.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,600.00 - 117,900.00.

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.