Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Flowserve

Pasadena, TX ID: R-21333 Job Category: Supply Chain Job Type: Full time

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.

Role Summary

Flowserve is looking for a Buyer to help achieve our team goals by guaranteeing the purchase of subcontracted components and services at the best conditions of price, 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 Commercial Operations 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

• Execution of Just in Time principles in the supply of all material required for the complete manufacturing of the facility projects.
• Negotiate the best prices and commercial conditions to ensure best supply of components maximizing the profit.
• Support the service centers at customer quotation stage to achieve the best quotations to ensure a competitive advantage edge on pricing and delivery terms.
• Follow up on orders placed to ensure on time delivery on both external suppliers and intercompany orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues with the importing processes of goods to the local service center as well as coordination and problem solving for fulfilling contractual deliveries.
• Setting up supply agreements with key suppliers to ensure preferential pricing and delivery.
• Review of stock levels to ensure optimal inventory is held on site.
• And any other duties as assigned

Required:

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years relevant experience
• ERP Experience, in SAP or Oracle

Preferred:

• Purchasing techniques proficiency
• Knowledge and implementation at the purchasing level of technical requirements and quality related to products
• Fluency in English
• Good understanding of all the main purchasing areas: negotiations, evaluation and development of suppliers, supplier quality, logistics etc.
• Knowledge of the requirements of our markets
• Global and strategic negotiating skills

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)

• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources

• Educational Assistance Program

• Time Off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification.

• Req ID : R-21333

• Job Family Group : Supply Chain

• Job Family : SC Procurement

• 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. We are committed to delivering innovative products and services that help customers operate more efficiently and reliably. Put your talents—and your career—in motion with Flowserve.