Sourcing Specialist

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for running the sourcing events as requested upon them from the Sites or BUs 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:

Execute the sourcing events on behalf of the Sites/BUs 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.
Facilitate First Article Approval process managing relationship and planning activities for suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Engineering and Quality.
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
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:

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
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Geographically mobile for development opportunities

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.

Required Experience:

Role Summary:The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for running the sourcing events as requested upon them from the Sites or BUs 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 ...