Buyer

Buyer

Lynchburg, VA ID: R-20872 Job Category: Supply Chain Job Type: Full time

Benefits Overview

Hiring Process

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!

Position Summary

The Buyer supports Flowserve’s Lynchburg operations by managing the procurement of materials, components, and services required to support manufacturing and production schedules. This role works closely with supply chain, planning, operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of parts and services for actuator and valve automation products.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components, tooling, and services needed to support production
• Place and manage purchase orders in alignment with demand, inventory targets, and production schedules
• Monitor supplier performance for on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness
• Resolve supplier issues related to shortages, late deliveries, pricing, quality, and order changes
• Work with planning and operations to maintain material availability and support schedule adherence
• Support inventory management efforts to reduce excess and obsolete stock
• Obtain quotes, compare suppliers, and negotiate pricing and lead times when appropriate
• Collaborate with quality and engineering on nonconforming materials and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, item masters, and procurement records in ERP systems
• Support supplier development, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, ethics, and applicable trade/regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• United States Citizen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

• 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience preferred

• Knowledge of manufacturing materials, supplier management, and ERP/MRP systems

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting electromechanical manufacturing or industrial products

• Familiarity with inventory control, demand planning, and supplier performance metrics

• Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement concepts

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems

• Req ID: R-20872

• Job Family Group: Supply Chain

• Job Family: SC Procurement