General Job Scope Overview The Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing and executing tactical and strategic commodity plans for the global operations at Fluke, with a focus on the Mechanical vendor base located in EMEA. This individual will lead cost reduction initiatives, on-time delivery, quality, supplier performance and improve on vendor relationships. The position allows for vast and varied exposure across multiple disciplines and business units. The Mechanical Commodity includes machined parts, stamping, plastics, and cable assemblies, among other various commodities. A majority of components in this commodity are custom designed parts, specified with engineering drawings and requirements. This position requires both technical aptitude and strong relationship building skills. Many managed components in the commodity category are the critical technology within Fluke devices in a variety of complex technologies. A successful Sourcing Manager in this position will form strong partnerships both internally and with suppliers to create influence towards achieving Fluke's objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : - Advocate on behalf of supply chain function with business units and operational partners to ensure support for core business objectives. - Define and manage winning supply chain strategies and approaches with suppliers. - Manage vendor relationships and drive year-over-year performance improvements with quality, delivery, costs. · Lead regular business reviews with suppliers. - Negotiate contracts that provide year-over-year benefits in performance. - Analyze received quotations, select or recommend new suppliers. - Manage supply base integration for new company acquisitions. - Rationalize existing 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 and future business requirements. - Conduct supply chain risk reviews. - Act independently to prescribe methods and new approaches on new and special assignments. - Support goals and objectives as established by management. Skills and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, or relevant experience in supply chain management. - At least 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. - Experience with sourcing Mechanical Parts (Machining, Stamping, Injection Molding, Cable Assemblies) · Experience using lean methodology processes in a manufacturing environment is a plus. - Experience in a low volume and high mix demand for products environment. - Negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills. - Good organization, project management and follow-through skills - Ability to prioritize, multitask and act in a proactive manner. - Ability and willingness to travel to vendor locations once it is safe to do Why You Should Join Fluke: - Exciting chance to manage key commodities for Fluke in a fun, supportive, and fast paced environment. - Fantastic opportunities to grow using procurement focused e-learning, commodity workshops, Kaizen events, as well as develop lean expertise through leveraging the Fortive Business System in your daily work. - Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from a Global Procurement community across multiple Operating Companies within Fortive Corporation. Location: Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom or Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland Working Model: Hybrid Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 17,000 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 Fluke 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 (www.fortive.com), 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 applyassistancefortive.com. 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 applyassistancefortive.com.