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INTRODUCTION

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Sourcing Leader is responsible for executing FORTNA’s sourcing and procurement strategy for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with the broader strategic sourcing initiatives led by the Global Commodity Managers. This role focuses on project execution, optimizing cost and delivery across FORTNA’s projects and our supply base. Acting as a key liaison between Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, the Project Sourcing Leader identifies sourcing opportunities, drives supplier performance, and ensures adherence to company policies and standards. The position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing project-specific procurement strategies, overseeing supplier selection, achieving cost savings, negotiating contracts, mitigating risks, and managing overall supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary sourcing contact for assigned projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate with the Global Commodity Managers (GCM) to support and align strategic sourcing strategies with project procurement strategies to support business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and align sourcing strategies.
• Participate in project meetings to report procurement status and resolve sourcing issues.
• Lead all Procurement activities on assigned projects.
• Lead RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP) processes and facilitate supplier selection and negotiations.
• Manage purchase orders in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and delivery requirements. Expedite and escalate when required.
• Ensure procurement decisions reflect customer-specific standards (e.g., preferred brands, quality levels, documentation requirements) and contractual terms.
• Coordinate supplier communication and manage relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the point of contact for escalations related to procurement or supplier issues.
• Implement risk mitigation plans and maintain continuity of supply.
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, payment terms, and service levels.
• Deliver project cost reductions through executing sourcing processes such as negotiations and Request for Proposals (RFPs) and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger.
• Understand the project scope, BOMs (Bill of Materials), schedules, specific customer requirements and impact to the sourcing process during the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Legal and Project teams to draft and execute supplier agreements.
• Ensure all contracts align with company policy and mitigate risk exposure.
• Support the development and enhancement of sourcing processes, tools, and systems.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting through ERP or procurement platforms.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ethics policies, and industry regulations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (INFOR LN, AX).
• Strong communication skills.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Experience with sourcing processes, supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Products, Adobe, Power BI.
• Strategic execution, problem-solving, time management, reporting, and analytical skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP).
• Experience with global sourcing and supplier development.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or material handling sourcing.
• Experience in Material Handling industry.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this role is $76,100 to $114,200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.