Sourcing Specialist - Flowserve Corporation

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve. Company Overview: If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone! **Role Summary:** The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for running the sourcing events as requested upon them from the Sites or BU’s and received through the appropriate system workflows. The overall focus of the role is to manage the complete RFQ/RFP process and to select the most appropriate supplier for the intended scope of work based on Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost parameters and aligned with the global category strategy. **Responsibilities Include:** • Execute the sourcing events on behalf of the Sites/BU’s as defined by the system workflows in a timely manner. • Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value offering for Flowserve with respect to the scope of work and Site/BU needs; balancing Quality, Delivery and Cost. This includes any specific flowdowns or contractual terms relative to a specific scope. • Where applicable, finalize contractual agreements such as Price Lists or Teaming Agreements per the specific scope of supply and ensure they are loaded appropriately within the applicable tools/ERPs. • Comply with the sourcing strategy as set forth by the Global Category Management function; including focusing spend on Partner & Preferred suppliers. • Create and expedite any new supplier requests / supplier changes as required to support the BU operations through the MDG-Supplier process. • Identify any specific supply/supplier risks as it pertains to the managed scope and elevate them through the appropriate process/hierarchy. • Support Commercial Operations for any supply chain quotes required to support tender activities. • Operate in full compliance to all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role. **Main Objectives** • Cost Reduction • Sourcing Guide Compliance • Commercial Terms Compliance • Purchase Requisitions Past Due • HSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements **Requirements:** • 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain • 1+ years of sourcing experience • Strong interpersonal relationship management • Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chain • Very strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills • Proficiency in Project Management • Knowledge of supply base in the region for the assigned categories • Understanding of market dynamics • Strong analytical skills which involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data • Geographically mobile for development opportunities • Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels • Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Knowledge of applicable ERPs and associated tools i.e. SAP and sourcing tools like Ariba • Sound understanding on the sourcing needs of the regional / global sites **Preferred Skills/Experience:** **Previous manufacturing experience from a similar industry** **Experience primary in castings and forgings** **Certified Supply Chain Professional** **Exposure to nuclear requirements** **Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!** **Req ID** : R-11727 **Job Family Group** : Logistics **Job Family** : LO Purchasing EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. 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