Sourcing Business Partner - Crushing

FLSmidth; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

30 days annual leave

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FLSmidth in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for our Horizontal Mills product portfolio. You will shape sourcing strategy, build world-class supplier partnerships, and drive cost, quality, and supply chain improvements across our global business.

Responsibilities include developing global sourcing strategies, negotiating long-term agreements, and aligning sourcing with engineering and manufacturing objectives, while managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within heavy industry, mining equipment, manufacturing, or industrial technology.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations, cost modelling, spend analysis, and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a global, cross‑functional organisation.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and supplier networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across key commodity categories including castings, forgings, fabricated components, hydraulics, gearboxes, and motors.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, and strategic negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure best-in-class quality, delivery, cost, and risk management.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements, pricing models, and supplier performance improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Line Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Lead value engineering initiatives with suppliers to improve manufacturability, product performance, and overall lifecycle cost.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs while developing strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring sourcing readiness and supplier capability.
• Proactively manage supply chain risks related to commodity markets, logistics, geopolitical events, and supplier capacity.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Shape the future of mining through strategic sourcing.

At FLS, we are passionate about creating a sustainable future for the mining industry. As the world's leading full flowsheet technology and service supplier, we partner with customers to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and minimise environmental impact.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for our Horizontal Mills product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, build world-class supplier partnerships, and deliver cost, quality, and supply chain improvements across a global business.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting To The Global Supply Chain Team, You Will

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across key commodity categories including castings, forgings, fabricated components, hydraulics, gearboxes, and motors.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, and strategic negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure best-in-class quality, delivery, cost, and risk management.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements, pricing models, and supplier performance improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Line Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Lead value engineering initiatives with suppliers to improve manufacturability, product performance, and overall lifecycle cost.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs while developing strong, collaborative supplier relationships.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring sourcing readiness and supplier capability.
• Proactively manage supply chain risks related to commodity markets, logistics, geopolitical events, and supplier capacity.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

What You Bring

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and influencing business outcomes.

You Will Also Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within heavy industry, mining equipment, manufacturing, or industrial technology.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations, cost modelling, spend analysis, and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within a global, cross‑functional organisation.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships across internal teams and supplier networks.

Preferred Experience

Experience with horizontal mill components or similar heavy industrial equipment will be highly regarded, along with knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, fabrication, and assembly. Professional procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP or equivalent) and experience with supplier ESG and responsible sourcing practices are advantageous.

Why Join FLS?

At FLS, you'll work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to making a meaningful impact on the mining industry while advancing your own career.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Health Insurance, Personal Accident & Disability Insurance, Group Life Insurance, annual health checks, and voluntary insurance options.
• 30 days annual leave with the ability to carry forward up to 10 days.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Financial support for professional development and continuing education.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with international teams.
• A culture built on innovation, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.

At FLS, we believe diverse teams drive better outcomes. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To support an inclusive recruitment process, we kindly ask that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application.

Join FLS and help shape the future of mining through smarter sourcing, stronger supplier partnerships, and sustainable innovation.

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.