Procurement Specialist

Location : Remote in US The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing tactical and medium level of complexity strategic commodity plans for the Global Procurement team within Fluke Health Solutions. The role will include strategic and tactical responsibilities within the direct functions while supporting tactical needs for NPI. This individual will aid in delivering year-over-year cost reduction, on-time delivery, assurance of supply, quality and working capital improvement initiatives with suppliers. The procurement specialist acts as the first line of defense for any part shortages, cost increases or other escalations that come from directly from operations. This individual will work cross functionally with engineering, project management, & R&D teams identifying, selecting, understanding and sourcing BOM requirements. Must have project management skills with the ability to communicate supply and constraints, report status, escalate where necessary, and resolve issues. The position allows vast and varied global cross functional exposure and room for development and growth. Responsibilities: Advocate on behalf of supply chain function to ensure continuous support for company business objectives. Build and maintain operational partnerships with preferred suppliers and drive year-over-year performance improvements with suppliers. Primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution. Escalate when required. Support RFQ activities by obtaining supplier quotations, preparing analyses, tracking responses, and facilitating sourcing decisions with Commodity Managers Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and change activities through FPQP and applicable supplier management processes Properly drive supply base to meet market launch dates to scheduled requirements at best cost possible Rationalize and consolidate supplier base through the solicitation of competitive bids Detailed and robust project management skills t