Sourcing Business Partner - Crushing

FLSmidth; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

FLSmidth in Turkey is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for our Horizontal Mills portfolio, reporting to the Global Supply Chain team. You will develop and execute global strategies for castings, forgings, hydraulics, gearboxes and motors, driving cost reductions through spend analysis and strategic negotiations.

Collaborating with Engineering, Product Line Management, Manufacturing and Quality, you will strengthen supplier relationships, support NPI, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Experience in heavy industry/mining equipment preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiations and cost modelling skills.
• Experience in global, cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across key commodity categories.
• Drive cost optimisation through spend analysis, supplier consolidation, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, and negotiations.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and risk management.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including long-term agreements and supplier performance improvements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality to align sourcing with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and foster strong supplier relationships.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with sourcing readiness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost modelling

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Global supply chain

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Supply chain or related discipline

CPSM/CSCP certification (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry.
• We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer