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You're discovering something special: a company that cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. We redefine how energy is designed, applied and consumed while thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, we focus on the mind, body and soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
The Strategic Sourcing Category Lead is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a strategic procurement strategy and for partnering with key stakeholders across the business. You will develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies, ensuring that projects deliver on risk, quality, cost and other value drivers while working with cross‑functional teams. The role requires continual updating of market intelligence on key suppliers and market solutions. Proficiency in a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and prior strategic sourcing experience are required; knowledge of the electrical construction trade is beneficial but not required.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a strategic sourcing role
Travel: 10-30%, as required
Work Schedule: 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday‑Friday
Key Responsibilities
Acts as the expert for the respective categories through complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies, and innovations.
Develops, issues, and manages RFP or bid processes for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
Leads purchasing strategies related to commodity material across all business groups.
Negotiates corporate programs with strategic suppliers and develops new alliances to meet field needs.
Participates in cost reduction activities, monitors and reports price increases.
Assesses risk to suppliers and materials and recommends risk mitigation plans.
Qualifies alternative supply sources on key products and services based on risk mitigation, cost-out opportunities, etc.
Supports internal quarterly vendor reviews to address supplier challenges, including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence; supports external quarterly business reviews with preferred vendors.
Acts as a change agent – identifies new tools, analyses, and strategies to drive continuous transformation within the sourcing organization.
Drives communication, data collection, continuous improvement, and overall relationships within Faith for purchases.
Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships and alliances with select suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management programs.
Meets or exceeds profit plan goals related to categories: cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rationalization and other agreed objectives.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Analyzes key sourcing KPIs, spend data, and vendor performance scores.
Assists the business with supplier problem resolution concerns as they arise for respective commodities.
Serves as primary point of contact for FTI personnel to resolve supplier issues.
Manages relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
Facilitates involvement of supplier technical support resources for Faith projects.
Identifies opportunities to utilize supplier-driven innovation in Faith designs.
Facilitates development and implementation of standardized specifications between suppliers and Faith design teams.
Collaborates with internal resources to ensure information gathered is sufficient for effective sourcing activities.
Reviews supplies to ensure quality.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a merit‑based organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits Are The Game‑Changer
We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full‑time team members.
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries:
Construction
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Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - OEM
role at
FTI
You're discovering something special: a company that cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. We redefine how energy is designed, applied and consumed while thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, we focus on the mind, body and soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
The Strategic Sourcing Category Lead is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a strategic procurement strategy and for partnering with key stakeholders across the business. You will develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies, ensuring that projects deliver on risk, quality, cost and other value drivers while working with cross‑functional teams. The role requires continual updating of market intelligence on key suppliers and market solutions. Proficiency in a PC and Microsoft Office Suite and prior strategic sourcing experience are required; knowledge of the electrical construction trade is beneficial but not required.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a strategic sourcing role
Travel: 10-30%, as required
Work Schedule: 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday‑Friday
Key Responsibilities
Acts as the expert for the respective categories through complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies, and innovations.
Develops, issues, and manages RFP or bid processes for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
Leads purchasing strategies related to commodity material across all business groups.
Negotiates corporate programs with strategic suppliers and develops new alliances to meet field needs.
Participates in cost reduction activities, monitors and reports price increases.
Assesses risk to suppliers and materials and recommends risk mitigation plans.
Qualifies alternative supply sources on key products and services based on risk mitigation, cost-out opportunities, etc.
Supports internal quarterly vendor reviews to address supplier challenges, including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence; supports external quarterly business reviews with preferred vendors.
Acts as a change agent – identifies new tools, analyses, and strategies to drive continuous transformation within the sourcing organization.
Drives communication, data collection, continuous improvement, and overall relationships within Faith for purchases.
Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships and alliances with select suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management programs.
Meets or exceeds profit plan goals related to categories: cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rationalization and other agreed objectives.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Analyzes key sourcing KPIs, spend data, and vendor performance scores.
Assists the business with supplier problem resolution concerns as they arise for respective commodities.
Serves as primary point of contact for FTI personnel to resolve supplier issues.
Manages relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
Facilitates involvement of supplier technical support resources for Faith projects.
Identifies opportunities to utilize supplier-driven innovation in Faith designs.
Facilitates development and implementation of standardized specifications between suppliers and Faith design teams.
Collaborates with internal resources to ensure information gathered is sufficient for effective sourcing activities.
Reviews supplies to ensure quality.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a merit‑based organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits Are The Game‑Changer
We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full‑time team members.
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Seniority Level:
Mid‑Senior
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries:
Construction
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