Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. As a leader in the cement and mining industries, we have taken on the responsibility of developing sustainable solutions. Your curiosity know-how and innovative mindset will take us from idea to action. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

We are looking for a Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist for our global manufacturing activities with extensive experience in international sourcing, an analytical person who can identify and apply various strategic sourcing techniques, has ability to work effectively with global suppliers and internal teams across all continents. This is a full-time position, requiring up to 10% travel to sites in North and South America.

Your responsibilities

• Identify savings initiatives and drive prioritized initiatives in collaboration with Procurement Managers at manufacturing sites.

• Connects procurement spend and procurement teams across global manufacturing sites to bundle spend and ensure global alignment.

• Develops a network of key category stakeholders at manufacturing site level for effective implementation of savings initiatives.

• Evaluates the business relevance and priority of savings initiatives considering current and forecasted local business demand.

• Analyses the demand of customer requirement and drives supply capacity development in order to guarantee supply for key strategic products.

• Own the relationship to key global suppliers and develops them into strategic partners to enable advanced initiatives.

• Engages actively in strategic sourcing initiatives with Product and Service Line Procurement and is viewed as a value contributor by the business community.

• Promotes a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company's operational activities.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years experience in international sourcing.

• Proven track record of successfully sourcing materials and suppliers.

• Expertise in product development and cost analysis.

• ​Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both professional and polished.

• Proficiency in English and Spanish is mandatory, while fluency in additional languages is highly advantageous.

What we offer

• Health insurance (seguro de gastos médicos mayores y menores)

• Savings fund and Christmas allowance (30 days)

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.