Procurement Engineer

Fortive

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 118,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Fortive Corporation is seeking a Procurement Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, to support New Product Development. You will lead supplier engagements, align with commodity strategies, and drive cost-out initiatives while collaborating with design and engineering teams.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, strong ERP/MRP experience, and the ability to work with global suppliers. Travel up to 10-20% is expected. Fortive offers a comprehensive benefits package and a diverse, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in procurement/strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading sourcing for New Product Development (NPD).
Knowledge of finance and accounting characteristics of supply chain.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier engagements for multiple NPD projects and manage stakeholder expectations.
Identify, select, and develop suppliers for NPD, working with global suppliers across time zones.
Manage BOMs, NDA/RFP/RFQ packages, CAPX, and contract processes with Design, Commercial, and Legal teams.
Perform total cost of ownership analyses to evaluate the best option for sourcing decisions.
Collaborate with Fortive Category Managers to optimize procurement leverage and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Cross-functional influence

Analytical problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle EBS

Job description

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.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

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.