Sourcing Business Partner, Crushing

About the Role

FLSmidth is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead global sourcing initiatives for their Horizontal Mills product portfolio. This role involves influencing sourcing strategy, building supplier partnerships, and delivering improvements in cost, quality, and supply chain across a global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key commodity categories: castings, forgings, fabricated components, hydraulics, gearboxes, and motors.
• Drive cost optimization 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, fabrication, and assembly.
• Professional procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP or equivalent).
• Experience with supplier ESG and responsible sourcing practices.

Why Join FLS?

• 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.
• Access to a dedicated recognition platform for celebrating achievements and staying connected globally.