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!

Role Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist position in Cookeville, TN, focuses on securing vendors for flow control product-related isolation valve projects. This role involves managing the comprehensive Request For Quote/Request For Proposal process to pinpoint and engage the most fitting suppliers. Responsibilities include organizing sourcing events as needed by sites or business units, following established procurement protocols. The ideal candidate will excel in evaluating potential suppliers, considering factors such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, aligned with our global category strategy for flow control products.

Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate timely sourcing events per system workflows for Sites/BU's.

• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal value, balancing Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

• Finalize contracts like Price Lists or Teaming Agreements, ensuring proper ERP integration.

• Align with Global Category Management's sourcing strategy, prioritizing Partner & Preferred suppliers.

• Initiate and expedite new supplier requests or changes via the MDG-Supplier process.

• Identify and report supply/supplier risks relevant to the scope.

• Assist Commercial Operations with supply chain quotes for tender activities.

• Uphold all Flowserve Policies & Procedures.

• Strive for cost reduction, adhere to Sourcing Guides, commercial terms, and HSE metrics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain

• 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

• Understanding of market dynamics

• Strong analytical skills which involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data

• Geographically mobile for development opportunities

• Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Knowledge of applicable ERPs and associated tools i.e. SAP and sourcing tools like Ariba

Preferred:

• Previous manufacturing experience in flow control industry

• Castings and Forgings Experience

• Certified Supply Chain Professional

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)

• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources

• Educational Assistance Program

• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Req ID : R-14865

Job Family Group : Logistics

Job Family : LO Purchasing