Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Flowserve; Pozuelo de Alarcón; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Global industrial organization

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute strategies for non-production spend across IT, facilities, MRO and services in Madrid. You will analyze spend, assess suppliers, and lead RFx activities while partnering with multiple functions to deliver value and mitigate risk.

The role emphasizes cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies within a global industrial organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or category management.
• Experience sourcing indirect categories such as services, IT, facilities, MRO, or general corporate spend.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect spend areas.
• Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessments.
• Lead or support RFx activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contract conditions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to capture business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and scorecards.
• Support contracts, renewals, and policy compliance.
• Assist in onboarding, qualification, and issue resolution with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Education

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

Professional certification CPSM/CIPS/CPM (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Sourcing tools

Contract lifecycle tools / e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Position SummaryThe 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. The role will be based in Madrid.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport category strategy development for assigned indirect spend areasConduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessmentsLead or support RFx activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processesEvaluate supplier proposals using commercial, operational, and risk criteriaNegotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contract conditionsPartner with stakeholders across operations, finance, legal, IT, HR, and other functions to understand business requirementsIdentify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunitiesMonitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviewsHelp manage contracts, renewals, and compliance with procurement policiesSupport supplier onboarding, qualification, and issue resolutionTrack sourcing pipeline, savings results, and category performance metricsEnsure sourcing activities align with company ethics, sustainability, and risk management requirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category managementExperience sourcing indirect categories such as services, IT, facilities, MRO, or general corporate spendKnowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiationStrong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modellingAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and sourcing/procurement toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience in a global or matrixed organizationFamiliarity with supplier risk management and procurement complianceProfessional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPMExperience with e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle toolsBackground in manufacturing or industrial environmentsKey CompetenciesStrategic thinkingNegotiationSupplier relationship managementData analysisBusiness acumenCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detailResults orientationWhat You Can Expect From FlowserveThis is a role for someone who wants to be close to major projects, important customers and meaningful commercial decisions.You will have visibility, responsibility and the support of a global organization with deep technical expertise.We offer:Competitive salary package and benefitsOngoing learning and career-development opportunities in a global industrial organization.A collaborative and safety-focused environment where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and take pride in their work.Why Flowserve?Flowserve is a global provider of flow-control solutions, helping customers manage demanding applications across power, oil and gas, chemicals, water and other process industries.Our strength comes from combining global scale with local expertise, and from the people who bring technical excellence, customer focus and determination to every challenge.At Flowserve, you will join colleagues who value integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement and the drive to make a measurable difference.If you are ready to combine technical expertise, commercial ambition and international project exposure, we invite you to help shape what comes next at Flowserve.