Sourcing Specialist

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!POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe 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.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITYExecute 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 OBJECTIVESCost ReductionSourcing Guide ComplianceCommercial Terms CompliancePurchase Requisitions Past DueHSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements)PREFERED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS3+ years of experience in Supply Chain1+ years of sourcing experienceStrong interpersonal relationship managementEvidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chainVery strong commercial acumen and negotiation skillsProficiency in Project ManagementKnowledge of supply base in the region for the assigned categoriesUnderstanding of market dynamics• Strong analytical skills which involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data • Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalGeographically mobile for development opportunities• Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels • Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of applicable ERPs and associated tools i.e. SAP and sourcing tools like AribaSound understanding on the sourcing needs of the regional / global sites #J-18808-Ljbffr