We are seeking a skilled and experienced Indirect Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic procurement team at our Elizabethtown, NC manufacturing plant. The Indirect Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the procurement of indirect goods and services essential to our operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, negotiation, and supply chain management, with a focus on indirect commodities. This is an onsite role in Elizabethtown NC **Responsibilities:** + Execute sourcing strategies for indirect commodities, including but not limited to MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies, office supplies, utilities, facilities management services, and other outside services. + Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure the highest standards of quality, cost, and delivery performance. + Work closely with Fortive indirect commodity team and leverage Fortive contracts to deliver savings. + Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings, while maintaining quality and service levels. + Monitor and analyze commodity markets, trends, and pricing to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. + Manage the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. + Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and supplier performance. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and engineering teams, to understand their requirements and provide strategic sourcing solutions. + Drive continuous improvement initiatives using FBS tools in procurement processes, supplier performance, and cost optimization. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. + Proven experience 3-5 year in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment managing indirect commodity. + Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive cost savings and value-added opportunities. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. + Proficiency in using procurement software and tools. + Knowledge of contract management principles and legal aspects of procurement. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Certification in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPM) is desirable. **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 18,000 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. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 67,700.00 - 125,900.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.