Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Fortive

Strategic Sourcing Specialist managing strategic sourcing functions for a service automation platform. Collaborating with Sales, Customer Success and Operations teams to meet customer requirements.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the creation, issuing and evaluation of Sourcing Events (RFI/RFP/Targeted Quoting/Direct Negotiation)
Partner with Manager, Strategic Sourcing through negotiation to finalize price, quality and delivery for customer requirements.
Implement sourcing strategies in consultation with Manager, Strategic Sourcing.
Foster expert trade knowledge on all facility maintenance trades across all customers.
Build and maintain relationships with key Service Providers, Equipment Manufacturers and Part Suppliers.
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholder teams such as Sales, Account Management and Operations to ensure cross functional collaboration and efficiency.
Collaborate with Marketplace Operations to identify best-in-class providers to ensure optimal mix of quality, cost and service.
Support Sales in providing Directional/Estimate pricing for new potential clients.
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost or add value to existing Preventative Maintenance programs across all customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Negotiation and Vendor Management
Facility Maintenance and Trade sourcing experience a plus
Problem solving skills to identify and solve complex problems
Proven experience working with large complex Service Providers
Thought leadership and communication skills that influences decision making
Proven ability to work well with cross-functional teams, particularly Sales, Account Management, Customer Success and Product teams
Can-do, positive, inspiring attitude
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while still ensuring high quality deliverables and a strong attention to detail
Self-directed and motivated in a fast paced and dynamic environment
BA degree preferably in Business or Supply Chain Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
HSA
401(k) retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Strategic SourcingProcurementContract NegotiationVendor ManagementFacility MaintenanceTrade SourcingCost ReductionPreventative Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationInfluencingCollaborationAttention to DetailSelf-directedMotivatedPositive AttitudeNegotiationCross-functional Teamwork

Certifications

BA degree in BusinessBA degree in Supply Chain Management