Category Manager

Flowserve Corporation; Torreón; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Flowserve Corporation is seeking a Category Manager for Ancillary Equipment to define and execute category strategies across Electronics, Controls, and Instruments. You will collaborate with Supplier Performance, Global Sourcing, and Division Supply Chain to deliver cost reductions and supplier-base optimization.

The role requires 8–10 years in category management with strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional skills, and travel up to 30% across regions.

Formación

• 8–10 years of category management/supply chain experience at regional/global level.
• Experience with electronics, controls, or instrumentation supply bases is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a matrix organisation.
• Knowledge of supplier base across Americas and Asia Pacific.
• Travel up to 30% for global sourcing activities.

Responsabilidades

• Develop short- and long-term vision and strategic plans for Ancillary Equipment category.
• De-risk supply chain by qualifying alternate sources and reducing sole-source dependencies.
• Evaluate new technologies to develop competitive products and strategies.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and establish MSAs with core suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimise cost, quality, and resilience.
• Develop and deploy best-cost sourcing strategies across regions with sourcing teams.

Conocimientos

Category Management/Supply Chain

Global/Regional experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Supply chain risk management

Cost reduction

Supplier performance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Herramientas

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

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!

Role Summary

Ancillary Equipment scope: Electronics, Controls, and Instruments + Sealing and wear components + C-items

You are a category management expert with experience in at least one of the following subcategories: Electronics, Controls, and Instruments / Sealing and wear components / C-items; as well as knowing the industry like the back of your hand you are well versed in the global supplier base; ethics and integrity are central to your being, and you have great interpersonal skills. As Category Manager you will be accountable for defining and executing category strategies to provide a high‑performing supply base delivering the competitive edge required to support above‑market growth and industry leadership. As the Ancillary Equipment Category Manager, you will be closely collaborating with Supplier Performance, Global Sourcing and Division Supply Chain to deliver cost reduction targets, ensure contractual coverage and supplier base optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short‑ and long‑term vision and strategic plans
• Lead the de‑risking of supply chain for managed categories by developing strategies or initiatives to qualify alternate sources and break sole or single source dependencies, addressing any geopolitical, financial, and other risks as applicable
• Evaluate new technologies for the team to develop and innovate competitive products
• Establish competitive advantage through identification and generation of cost‑reduction strategies
• Establish and manage Master Supplier Agreements (MSA) for core strategic suppliers
• Develop and deploy comprehensive best‑cost sourcing strategies with the help of sourcing and supplier‑manager teams across regions
• Supplier negotiation, market analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to optimise cost, quality, and supply chain resilience

Competencies & Skills

• Category Management/Supply Chain Experience at Regional/Global Level of 8 to 10 years
• Appreciation in commercial and technical aspects of the named category
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Wide cultural adaptability, change‑oriented, stress‑resistant
• Ability to work in a matrix and network organisational model
• Good influencing capability and effective listening skills
• Practice rather than preach mentality
• Think global and act local mentality
• Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation
• Supply chain project management skills: NPI, VaVe, DtV, localisation, TCO evaluation
• Good understanding of latest technologies, market intelligence and trends in the industry
• Experience in procurement, sourcing or category management in at least one of the following industries or categories
• Controls, actuators, electric components, instrumentation
• PCBA / electronics contract manufacturing and/or distributors, semiconductors
• IoT, data centre components

Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
• Knowledge in Oil & Gas, Power, Industrial Market, Energy
• Proficient in written and verbal English, second language a plus
• Traveling 30%
• Ariba or vendor management systems experience
• Familiar with the Americas and Asia Pacific supplier base

About Flowserve

Flowserve is a world‑leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

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