Head of Sourcing & SRM – Spare Parts

Global Influence with Executive Visibility

This is not just another sourcing role, you're a key player in shaping FLS global spare parts strategy. Your decisions will directly influence operational resilience, profitability, and innovation across continents. You’ll collaborate closely with executive stakeholders and have a seat at the table where global supply chain strategies are shaped.

Build and Own a High-Impact SRM Framework from the Ground Up

Drive the creation and governance of a supplier relationship management model that elevates quality, performance, and risk control. You’ll be at the forefront of enabling value engineering, digital supplier integration, and long-term supplier partnerships that make a real difference to our customers and business outcomes.

Lead in a Purpose-Driven, Diverse Organization

Be part of FLS MissionZero journey, a global commitment to building sustainable, efficient supply chains that support the mining industry’s transition to net zero emissions. Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where transformation, innovation, and ethics go hand in hand with business performance.

About FLS

FLS is a global leader in engineering, equipment, and service solutions for the mining industry. With over 140 years of innovation, our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence is embedded in everything we do. Our global ambition, MissionZero, leads the charge to drive zero emissions in mining.

The Spare Parts Supply Chain division ensures operational continuity for our customers by delivering high-performance, timely parts supply. Within this area, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plays a critical role in achieving cost leadership, supply chain resilience, and value generation across our global footprint.

Role Summary

As Head of Sourcing & SRM – Spare Parts, you will lead a global team responsible for the strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, and cost optimization of our spare parts supply chain. This high-impact leadership role is accountable for setting the direction, building supplier excellence, and driving innovation through collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Role Purpose

To design and execute best-in-class sourcing and SRM strategies that deliver competitive advantage and ensure uninterrupted supply chain performance. You will lead cross-functional teams and influence executive-level decisions that shape the future of FLS spare parts ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Direction

Lead and develop global teams in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management.

Set functional priorities aligned with business goals and Supply Chain strategy.

Drive a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, learning, and execution excellence.

Strategic Sourcing Execution

Define and implement category strategies, supplier market analysis, and cost modeling.

Guide Make vs. Buy decisions in collaboration with manufacturing and product teams.

Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and final contract execution.

Align sourcing with long-term innovation and growth objectives.

Supplier Management Oversight

Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and contract frameworks.

Build and govern a world-class SRM program with performance metrics and executive governance.

Continuously improve supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and improvement plans.

Lead value engineering, cost reduction, and supplier innovation initiatives.

Execute supplier risk management, including contingency planning.

Compliance, Performance & Governance

Ensure global compliance with SLA, contract, and policy frameworks.

Govern cross-functional supplier reviews and performance issue resolution.

Own supplier scorecards, improvement roadmaps, and audit metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in engineering or related field; MBA highly desirable.

Minimum 10 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and Supply Chain.

Proven success in leading global sourcing and cross-functional transformation initiatives.

Strong commercial and negotiation skills with executive-level stakeholder influence.

Experience delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance uplift.

Track record of building resilient sourcing operations in complex, global environments.

Hands-on leadership style with strategic thinking and execution strength.

Advanced analytical, decision-making, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Willingness and availability to travel up to 65% of the time is required for this role.

Behavioural Traits

Strategic, visionary leadership with a collaborative mindset.

High adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.

Proactive, results-driven, and solution-oriented.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability.

What We Offer

A global platform to lead sourcing excellence in a purpose-driven company.

A culture that embraces continuous learning, diversity, and operational integrity.

Access to industry-leading tools, data, and digital transformation programs.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Flexible and hybrid working model.