Strategic Sourcing Leader Job Description The Strategic Sourcing Leader will have direct responsibility for supplier relationship management, will execute strategies and provide overall coordination, facilitation and enablement of programs that will drive best practice. This role will work closely with the Director of Strategic Sourcing and category leaders in deployment of their strategies within our businesses This position will drive key supplier management for key commodity categories, cost savings improvements, and strategy for a multi-million dollar spend. This person will support strategic alliances, negotiations and gather and provide intelligence on cost structures and cost improvement opportunities. Create cost savings projects and execute them in a cross-functional and international environment. Be responsible for strong savings funnel building in order to be able to protect and extend margin. She/he will have a large impact on profitability and working capital improvements and will interface with both internal and external employees at all levels. Responsibilities:. + Manage and achieve improvement in operational and procurement metrics such as savings (PPV, VAVE, OMX), delivery (OTD & Past due), quality (DPPM), lead-time, DPO, innovation, and compliance and audit needs in a highly regulated environment. + Work together with engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, planning, marketing, regulatory affairs, and suppliers to identify and drive total cost savings, security of supply, innovation, and process improvement + Support negotiations, and contracting efforts with major accounts in strategic procurement, ensuring that agreements reflect organization's needs globally. + Support year-on-year financial accountability for supplier relationships with respect to price targets, cost reductions, and other financial metrics. + Executing, support developing and maintaining risk mitigation plans inclusive of compliance for designated suppliers within assigned categories with businesses or functions. + Execute early engagement and collaboration with engineering to understand technical needs, contribute to roadmap creation, and enable alignment of requirements with supplier capabilities. + Help to drive the sourcing and supplier selection process to support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations' goals and objectives. + Assess market conditions, identify industry best practices, and emerging trends to identify new cost reduction and value creation opportunities. + Support Planning in communication of the demand forecast as necessary to ensure supply continuity, and capacity availability. + Exhibits and leads on the company values: Customer-obsessed, adaptable, delivers results, strategic, leads with FBS, innovates for impact, inspires, exhibits courage, and builds extraordinary teams. Qualifications: + Preferably 3+ years’ experience in the Defense, Medical Device / Pharmaceutical industry or medical field. + 5+ years of experience in global and complex manufacturing procurement or supply chain management. + BA/BS Degree. Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering is preferred. + Effective management of the entire commodity management process; RFP/RFQ, supplier selection, project execution, cost and timing management, and project close activities. + Excellent project management and cross-functional team leadership skills. + Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level, as this role will be the key interface with critical supplier executives. + Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills. + Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines; able to balance short-term, urgent needs with long-term strategic initiatives. + Ability to work in multi-disciplinary global teams. + Negotiation and contract management experience. + Excellent communication, both written and verbal \#LI-RG1 \#LI-Onsite **Ralliant Corporation Overview** Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant 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. Ralliant and all Ralliant 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 applyassistance@Ralliant.com. **About PacSci EMC** Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: FTV) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant 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. Ralliant and all Ralliant 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 applyassistance@Ralliant.com. **Bonus or Equity** This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. **Pay Range** The salary range for this position in local currency is 107040.00 - 198720.00 **Is this role subject to ITAR?** The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.