Sourcing Engineer

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:

The Sourcing Engineer is responsible for running the sourcing events for indirect goods and/or services as requested by the specific function, BU or Site as defined by the 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 as appropriate and aligned with the global indirect category strategy.  

Responsibilities:  

• Execute the sourcing events on behalf of the Function/BU/Site 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 Function/BU/Site needs; balancing Quality, Delivery, Cost and Service.
• Comply with the sourcing strategy as set forth by the site; including focusing spend on Partner & Preferred suppliers.
• Create and expedite any new supplier requests / supplier changes as required to support the Function or BU operations.
• Identify any specific supply/supplier risks as it pertains to the managed scope and elevate them through the appropriate process/hierarchy.
• Operate in full compliance to all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role.
• Supplier Identification & Selection: Identify, audit, and onboard new suppliers to meet technical specifications and cost targets.
• RFQ & Negotiation: Execute RFQ processes, cost modeling, and negotiate terms to achieve cost reduction targets (VA/VE).
• Technical Support: Partner with R&D or engineering to validate components, approve suppliers, and resolve technical supplier issues.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Supplier performance to reduce risk and enhance efficiency.
• Quality Compliance: Monitor supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  
  

Main objectives:

• Cost Reduction
• Service Level
• Sourcing Guide Compliance
• Commercial Terms Compliance
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 1+ years of Sourcing experience and Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 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 
• Strong analytical skills which involve collecting, analyzing and interpreting data 
• 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. Oracle 
  
  

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.

Req ID : R-19827

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