Indirect Sourcing Specialist: Strategy & Savings

Flowserve; Pozuelo de Alarcón; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend in Madrid. You will partner with internal stakeholders across IT, facilities, and services to optimize cost and performance while ensuring governance and risk controls.

You will lead RFx processes, evaluate supplier proposals, and drive savings through strategic negotiations, analytics, and supplier management.

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.

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

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Sourcing tools

Job description

Flowserve is seeking an Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend in Madrid. You will partner with internal stakeholders across IT, facilities, and services to optimize cost and performance while ensuring governance and risk controls.

You will lead RFx processes, evaluate supplier proposals, and drive savings through strategic negotiations, analytics, and supplier management.