Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Torreón, MEX

• ID: R-21471
• Job Category: Supply Chain
• Job Type: Full time

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Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Position Summary

The Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, professional services, logistics, travel, marketing, and other non-production goods and services. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development for assigned indirect spend areas

• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessments

• Lead or support RFx activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes

• Evaluate supplier proposals using commercial, operational, and risk criteria

• Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contract conditions

• Partner with stakeholders across operations, finance, legal, IT, HR, and other functions to understand business requirements

• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities

• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews

• Help manage contracts, renewals, and compliance with procurement policies

• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and issue resolution

• Track sourcing pipeline, savings results, and category performance metrics

• Ensure sourcing activities align with company ethics, sustainability, and risk management requirements

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

• 3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management

• Experience sourcing indirect categories such as services, IT, facilities, MRO, or general corporate spend

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation

• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modelling

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

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and sourcing/procurement tools

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global or matrixed organization

• Familiarity with supplier risk management and procurement compliance

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM

• Experience with e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle tools

• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking

• Negotiation

• Supplier relationship management

• Data analysis

• Business acumen

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Problem-solving

• Attention to detail

• Results orientation

• Req ID : R-21471

• Job Family Group : Supply Chain

• Job Family : SC Sourcing

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• Flowserve is a global leader in flow control solutions and aftermarket services. Our people are driven by a shared commitment to building a more sustainable future and making a meaningful impact around the world. With more than 16,000 employees across 50+ countries, we combine global scale with strong local expertise. Our teams bring ingenuity, creativity, and technical excellence to every challenge, delivering innovative products and services that help customers operate more efficiently and reliably. Serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, Flowserve supports industries that provide essential resources such as energy, clean water, pharmaceuticals, and more. Put your talents—and your career—in motion with Flowserve.