Sourcing Specialist

Flowserve Corporation; Pozuelo de Alarcón; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation seeks a Sourcing Specialist in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain, to manage end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes for MRP demand signals and customer/stock orders. You will lead multi-round negotiations, optimize lead times, and consolidate spend through bundling while ensuring all documentation is current.

The role requires strong negotiation and project management skills, with experience in SAP/Ariba and MS Office tools, and a CSCP credential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Sourcing.
• Experience in end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes and negotiations.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute tactical sourcing events for MRP signals and orders.
• Lead multi-round negotiations to secure best price, lead time and terms.
• Use bundling and supplier segmentation to optimize spend.
• Attach latest revision docs to events and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Certified Supply Chain Professional

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MS Excel

ERP systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Summary:The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing tactical sourcing events that are received as part of the daily MRP signals. The events will be supporting actual customer/stock orders and therefore time is of the essence.The overall focus of the role is to manage the complete end-to-end RFQ/RFP process and to obtain the best delivery conditions possible. For new parts, this is done by selecting the most appropriate supplier for the intended scope based on safety, quality, delivery & cost parameters and aligned with the global category strategy. For existing parts that require requoting, this is done through multi-round negotiations with the supplier to obtain the best possible price. Typically lead time will have already been pre-defined.Responsibilities & Requirements:Execute sourcing events on behalf of the BU/sites, with cost, quality and lead time being the primary objectivesSourcing events are to be processed within the Indigo Sourcing tool. Indigo Sourcing is to be used for all MRP demand signal itemsThe Sourcing specialist should follow the guidance and priorities provided by Indigo Sourcing as it pertains to items such as GMS, OSMI alternatives and Raving Fan ordersItems in the “Past Due” and “In Compression” tabs should also be given priority as they will inherently be late to need by and will require expediting effort further down the processWherever possible, the Sourcing Specialist should use the Purchase Requisition Aggregation (bundling) functionality to drive spend consolidation and cost optimisation. This functionality may also be required in some cases to meet a minimum supplier $ threshold.Supplier selection/deselection decisions should be made prioritizing suppliers that are strategic and leverage segmentation wherever possibleThe Sourcing Specialist must ensure that all required latest revision documentation is attached to the event. This includes drawings, material, quality and process specifications, ITP’s, etc originating from approved sources.Initial quotes received from suppliers should not be accepted as final price. Prices must be negotiated aggressively through multi-round bidding to support margin expansion. Lead time, OTD and capacity should also be taken into considerationOnce the final price has been negotiated, the Purchase Order should be released immediately after within the ERPOperate in full compliance with all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role.Cost ReductionSourcing Guide ComplianceCommercial Terms CompliancePurchase Requisitions Past DueHSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements)Preferred Experience / Skills:3+ years of experience in Supply Chain1+ years of sourcing experienceStrong interpersonal relationship managementEvidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chainVery strong commercial acumen and negotiation skillsProficiency in Project ManagementKnowledge of supply base in the region for the assigned categoriesUnderstanding of market dynamicsStrong analytical skills including collecting, analyzing and interpreting dataCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalGeographically mobile for development opportunitiesAbility to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levelsExpertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of applicable ERPs and associated tools i.e. SAP and sourcing tools like Ariba