Buyer

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!
Job 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 & Requirements:
* 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
Preferred Experience / Skills:
* 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
* BS or BA Degree in relevant field and / or ‎0-‎2 years relevant experience
Req ID : R-‎3406
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