Category Manager, Procurement & Supplier Strategy

Bhp; Antofagasta; On-site; CLP 96,899,000 - 164,729,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve in Chile seeks a Manufacturing Manager to oversee the full cycle of orders, from quoting to delivery, ensuring on-time performance and efficient use of resources. The role requires managing manufactured, purchased, and outside operations to align with shop labor, reporting to the QRC General Manager and guiding a team.

You will lead supplier development, CAPEX, HR changes, ERP implementation, and process improvements to support OE equipment production and aftermarket activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles in industrial operations.
• At least 5 years of full P&L responsibility including cost systems, manufacturing operations, supply chain/purchasing, quality, and product development.
• Experience with foreign markets, remote locations, and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier development and logistics coordination in the region.
• Lead transformation of plant operations and capital expenditure programs.
• Drive ERP implementation and improve operation metrics.
• Coordinate expansion of aftermarket activities and process improvements.
• Report to General Manager and manage direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

KABA

Job description

Company Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

This position requires a strong understanding of the full cycle of new and repaired mechanical orders including the DCI process, quoting and concluding with delivery and acceptance. The Manufacturing Manager ensures that dates are in control and determines if we need to outsource processes and/or work overtime to meet delivery dates. The Manufacturing Manager manages the availability of manufactured parts, purchased parts, and outside operations to align with Flowserve's shop labor. This position reports to the QRC General Manager and has direct reports.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Your main responsibilities will be around several aspects

• Supplies:
  • Led the process of identify and develop new suppliers in region (packaging activities)
  • Create required logistics to coordinate manufacturing + quality + supply chain
• Manufacturing:
  • Led the transformation on FLSAR plant to design, develop and maximize the resources to accommodate production for OE equipment
  • Lead the implementation of CAPEX
  • Lead the HR operations change (new recruitment, training, defining processes)
• Systems:
  • Participate on the ERP implementation with all required actions in the operations area
  • Full implementation of KABA, plus improvement of utilization.
• Expansion of aftermarket activities:
  • Coordinate the CAPEX, and implementations plan (required people, training, manpower, equipment, logistics)
  • Coordinate the full implementation for processes (DCIQ, KABA, safety.).
• And any other duties assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master's Degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in leadership roles industrial operations
• Must have at least 5 years of full P&L responsibility which includes standard cost systems, manufacturing operation, supply chain/ purchasing, quality assurance, inside sales and product development.
• Experience with foreign markets, managing operations in remote locations, and export controls necessary.
• Familiarity with financial and operational reporting, metrics, and performance management systems required.
• Strong leadership skills are necessary, especially the ability to influence across an organization and build high performing teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes are a must for the position.
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 8-10 years relevant experience

**Req ID** : R-21657

**Job Family Group** : Operations

**Job Family** : OP Production Process Management

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