Sourcing Specialist

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 flowdons 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.

Requirement:

• Cost Reduction
• Sourcing Guide Compliance
• Commercial Terms Compliance
• Purchase Requisitions Past Due
• HSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements