Strategic Sourcing Partner, Product & Engineering

At Fortive, we empower creativity and bold thinking to unlock breakthrough solutions and accelerate innovation. We are committed to building diverse, high-performing teams and believe that inclusive talent strategies create a competitive advantage in the markets we serve.Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly strategic and proactive Strategic Sourcing Partner, Product & Engineering to drive top-of-funnel talent strategy across critical Product and Engineering functions, including Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, Product Management, AI/ML, and other technical roles.This role is focused on talent market mapping, proactive pipelining, and engagement of passive candidates. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in technical talent markets, understands evolving engineering skillsets, and excels at identifying and attracting top-tier talent ahead of demand. You will partner closely with recruiters, TA leaders, engineering leaders, and product stakeholders to shape talent strategies and ensure strong, diverse pipelines for current and future hiring needs.This is a pipeline-first role focused on proactive sourcing, early-stage candidate screening, and talent market strategy, not full-cycle recruiting.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Talent Mapping & Market IntelligenceConduct in-depth research on technical talent markets, including emerging skill trends (e.g., cloud-native, AI/ML, DevOps, cybersecurity)Identify key talent pools, competitor landscapes, and niche technical communitiesProvide insights on talent availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring risks to inform workforce planningAdvanced Sourcing StrategyDesign and execute innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies targeting highly specialized technical talentLeverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, AI-enabled sourcing platforms, and talent mapping techniquesEngage in creative sourcing approaches, including open-source communities, technical forums, and industry eventsProactive Talent PipeliningBuild and maintain robust pipelines of passive candidates across hard-to-fill technical rolesDevelop long-term engagement strategies for high-demand talent segments (e.g., backend, frontend, cloud, data engineering, product leaders)Align pipelines to anticipated hiring needs and business growth initiativesCandidate Engagement & ExperienceDeliver personalized, high-touch outreach tailored to technical audiencesBuild credibility with engineers and product leaders by demonstrating understanding of their work, technologies, and career motivationsCreate a differentiated candidate experience that reflects Fortive’s innovation culture and employer brandPartnership with Talent Acquisition & Business LeadersCollaborate with TA Partners, Engineering Leaders, and Product stakeholders to align on technical requirements, competencies, and market strategyParticipate in intake sessions and ongoing calibration to refine search strategies for complex technical rolesProvide consultative guidance on talent market realities and hiring competitivenessData-Driven Sourcing ExcellenceTrack and analyze sourcing metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, diversity mix) specific to technical hiringContinuously refine sourcing strategies based on performance insights and evolving market conditionsUse data to influence hiring strategies and improve time-to-engage for critical rolesEmployer Brand AmplificationActivate employer branding strategies within technical communities and platformsRepresent Fortive as a compelling destination for engineering and product talentEngage in external communities to build awareness and credibility in the technical talent marketBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, or related HR discipline4+ years' experience in strategic sourcing for Product & Engineering roles (e.g., Software Engineering, Product Management, Data, Cloud/Infrastructure)Proven track record of building pipelines for highly technical, hard-to-fill rolesStrong expertise in sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, technical platforms, and AI-enabled search technologiesSolid understanding of technical skillsets, engineering org structures, and product development environmentsStrong analytical mindset with ability to translate technical talent market data into actionable insightsExcellent communication and candidate engagement skills across global and diverse technical talent poolsThrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjusts strategies based on evolving technology trendsPreferred QualificationsTechnical Acumen: Ability to understand engineering roles, tech stacks, and product lifecycle concepts at a functional levelStrategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate technical talent needs and proactively build pipelines aligned to product and engineering roadmapsCollaboration: Strong partnership mindset with the ability to influence engineering leaders, hiring managers, and TA stakeholdersBusi