FTI · 3 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - OEM
WI - Appleton
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFaith Technologies is a leading company in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy. The Strategic Sourcing Category Lead is responsible for managing the development and implementation of strategic procurement strategies, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure projects deliver on various value drivers while continuously updating market intelligence on key suppliers.
Construction
Responsibilities
Acts as the expert for the respective categories through complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies, and innovations
Develops, issues, and manages Request for Proposal (RFP) or bid process for sourcing goods and services to achieve savings based on targeted specifications
Develops, leads, assesses, and executes purchasing strategies as related to commodity material across all business groups
Negotiates corporate programs with strategic suppliers and develop new alliances to meet the needs of the field
Participates in cost reduction activities, observes, and reports price increases
Assesses risk to suppliers and materials as well as recommending 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 ensure supplier challenges are addressed including corrective action plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and contract adherence. Supports external Quarterly Business Reviews with preferred vendors and provide performance feedback regarding quality, service, and cost while having clear and actionable initiatives to improve all three areas
Acts as a change agent – identifies new tools, analyses, strategies etc. to drive continuous transformation within the sourcing organization
Drives communication, data collection, continuous improvement, and overall relationships within Faith for purchases
Identifies, 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 upon objectives
Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
Analyzes key sourcing KPI’s, spend data, and vendor performance scores
Aids the business in supplier problem resolution concerns as they arise for respective commodities
Acts 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 terms of contracts
Facilitates involvement of supplier technical support resources for Faith projects
Identifies opportunities to utilize supplier-driven innovation in Faith designs
Facilitates the development and implementation of standardized specifications between suppliers and Faith design teams
Works collaboratively with internal resources ensuring information gathered is sufficient for effective sourcing activities
Reviews supplies to ensure quality
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years in a strategic sourcing role
Proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of the electrical construction trade is beneficial, but not required
Travel: 10-30%, as required
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday
Benefits
Competitive, merit-based compensation
Career path development
Flexible and robust benefits package
Industry-leading benefits
Company
FTI
Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (60)
2024 (29)
2023 (36)
2022 (17)
2021 (27)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Jansen
CEO & Chairman of the Board
Michael Richart
Chief Business Officer, Executive Vice President
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