Procurement Specialist

Procurement SpecialistAs a Procurement Specialist at Fluke Corporation, you will be responsible for developing and executing tactical and medium level of complexity strategic commodity plans for the procurement function. This individual will lead year over year cost reduction, on-time delivery, quality and working capital improvement initiatives with suppliers. The position allows for vast and varied cross functional exposure.ResponsibilitiesAdvocate on behalf of supply chain function to ensure continuous support for company business objectives.Manage vendor relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements with suppliers.Analyze received quotations, select or recommend new suppliers.Rationalize supply base using Fluke FPQP process.Manage supply base integration for new company acquisitions.Rationalize supplier base through the solicitation of competitive bids.Lead new and on-going supplier audit activities to ensure the supply base has robust process controls and capabilities to meet existing business requirements.Conduct supply chain risk reviews. Manage production supplies transitions.Maintain purchase orders and resolve invoice price discrepancies.Ensure that required components are purchased to meet production schedule needs. Take corrective action as necessary.Assist with contractual arrangements and stocking agreements.Solicit supplier information related to Fluke and government agency compliance requirements.Perform such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent.2+ years of work experience in supply chain.Good organization, project management and follow-through skillsAbility to prioritize, multitask and act in a proactive manner.Microsoft office and Oracle experience preferredOccasional travel to vendor locations is requiredFortive'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 potentialyour 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.Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.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.This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,765 - 151,915