Procurement Buyer

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**:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Buyer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing Purchase Orders (POs) from placement to goods/invoice receipt. Your focus will be on managing the end-to-end PO process, ensuring accuracy, and addressing any back-end issues related to invoice, quality and goods receipt discrepancies.

**Your role**:

- Place Purchase Orders (including AMOs where applicable) in alignment with supplier selection and agreed commercial terms.
- Ensure all Purchase Orders are “clean,” with correct documentation, drawings, and specifications.
- Manage open Purchase Orders, including updating MRP need-by dates and handling change orders.
- Execute spot sourcing demands not covered by the Sourcing Specialist, ensuring compliance with global sourcing strategies.
- Manage RFQs, considering quality, delivery, and cost to select the best proposals.
- Support BU operations by creating/expediting new supplier requests and supplier changes through the Master Supplier Data Base process.
- Identify and escalate supply/supplier risks as needed.
- Maintain accurate ERP data related to supplier and supply chain parameters.
- Manage Pattern Data within AIM.
- Resolve discrepancies related to pricing or quantities impacting invoice payments or goods receipt.
- Ensure full compliance with all company policies and procedures related to procurement.

**Key Objectives**:

- Timely Placement of Purchase Orders
- Effective MRP Exception Management
- Reduction of Past Due Purchase Orders
- Resolution of Invoice/Goods Receipt Discrepancies
- Cost Reduction Initiatives for Managed Sourcing Scope
- Compliance with Sourcing Strategies

**Your profile**:

- 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Fluent English
- Strong data and process discipline
- Solid commercial acumen with proven negotiation abilities
- Proficiency in project management
- Knowledge of regional supply base for assigned categories
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (preferred)
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Open to travel (less than 25%)

**What we offer** (among other benefits)**:

- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are passionate about supply chain management, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.

**Req ID** : R-13427

**Job Family Group** : Logistics

**Job Family** : LO Purchasing

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision