Flowserve is looking for a Buyouts Procurement Specialist to help achieve our team goals by guaranteeing the purchase and execution of subcontracted major buy outs at the best conditions quality and deadlines, in accordance with recommendations of global Supply Chain Team. In this role you will develop and implement purchasing strategies by supporting the Sourcing team regarding advance procurement activities, developing our strategy in the engineered markets, with the goal of increasing our profitability and our on-time delivery. You will work on strengthening the alignment of the Company's Purchasing strategy and business strategy. Having the full ownership of the suppliers portfolio, you will work in close relationship with supply team to improve our delivery.
Responsibilities:
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Place the Purchase Orders, including AMO where applicable, in line with the supplier selection and commercial terms agreed.
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Ensure Purchase Orders are placed Clean; meaning with the correct and applicable documentation, drawings etc.
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Manage the Open Purchase Orders, including management of dates to MRP need by dates, managing change orders etc.
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Execute any spot sourcing demand not covered by the Sourcing Specialist function. Any RFQs managed should comply with the global sourcing strategies and suppliers selected based on the appropriate proposal considering Quality, Delivery and Cost offerings.
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Create and expedite any new supplier requests / supplier changes as required to support the BU operations through the MDG-Supplier process.
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Identify any specific supply/supplier risks as it pertains to the managed scope and elevate them through the appropriate process/hierarchy.
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Manage and maintain ERP data parameters as it pertains to Supplier Data and Supply Chain owned fields on Item Data.
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Management of Pattern Data within AIM (Castings only).
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Address any discrepancies related to pricing or quantity that may impact the Invoice Payment or Goods Receipt processes.
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Operate in full compliance to all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role.
Requirements:
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2+ years of experience in Supply Chain.
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Strong interpersonal relationship management.
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Solid commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
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Proficiency in Project Management.
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Knowledge of supply base in the region for the assigned categories.
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Strong analytical skills which involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
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Certified Supply Chain Professional.
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Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels.
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Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Data and process discipline.
