Sourcing Business Partner - Thickening

Are you an experienced strategic sourcing professional with a passion for driving global procurement strategies, supplier innovation, and cost optimization? At FLSmidth, you'll play a key role in developing world-class sourcing solutions that support the delivery of industry-leading mining technologies.

Working within a global, cross-functional environment, you'll partner with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and Operations to build resilient supply chains, optimize supplier performance, and deliver long-term value across our product portfolio.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key categories including castings, forgings, fabricated components, hydraulics, gearboxes, and motors.

• Develop strategic sourcing plans at the product level aligned with global category strategies.

• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives through spend analysis, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.

• Source, evaluate, qualify, and onboard global suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, risk, and performance.

• Lead commercial negotiations including long-term agreements, pricing structures, index-based pricing, and volume commitments.

• Develop supplier segmentation strategies, identifying critical suppliers, single-source risks, and supply continuity opportunities.

• Build strong supplier partnerships while monitoring performance through defined KPIs.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Line Management, Quality, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with business and technical requirements.

• Lead supplier value engineering workshops to improve manufacturability, design optimization, and total cost of ownership.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring sourcing strategies align with engineering and manufacturing requirements.

• Monitor commodity markets and supply chain trends to support informed sourcing decisions.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical challenges, logistics constraints, and commodity price volatility.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within heavy industry, manufacturing, industrial technology, or mining equipment.

• Strong analytical capability with experience in spend analysis, cost modelling, and data-driven decision making.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.

• Experience working within a complex, matrixed international organisation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience sourcing horizontal mill components.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, machining, fabrication, and assembly.

• Understanding of supplier sustainability, ESG requirements, and responsible sourcing practices.

• Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP are highly regarded.

Why Join FLSmidth?

At FLSmidth, we're committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the future of mining.

We offer:

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and voluntary insurance benefits.

• 30 days paid time off, with the ability to carry forward up to 10 days.

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.

• Financial assistance for continued learning and professional development.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Global career opportunities within an industry-leading organisation.

• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Our Commitment to Diversity

FLSmidth is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences because diverse perspectives make us stronger.

To support an unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include personal information such as your age, marital status, ethnicity, number of children, or photographs in your application.

About FLSmidth

FLSmidth is a leading full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers improve productivity, reduce operating costs, and lower environmental impact by delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

Join us and help shape the future of mining.

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.