Procurement Specialist

Flowserve; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve in West Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for direct and indirect materials in our manufacturing operations.

You will drive PO execution, supplier performance, cost optimization, and collaboration with operations, planning, and engineering to ensure production continuity. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards) and strong negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in procurement in a discrete manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
• Proficiency with major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Advanced Excel for spending analysis and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Issue, confirm, and expedite purchase orders based on MRP demands.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery, lead times, and quality conformance; resolve NCRs and invoice discrepancies.
• Conduct RFQs/RFPs, benchmark pricing, negotiate terms to meet PPV targets.
• Identify bottlenecks and source alternate suppliers in line with quality/engineering specs.
• Collaborate with Planning, Inventory, and Engineering on ECOs and BOM updates.
• Maintain purchasing master data in ERP (lead times, MOQs, safety stock).

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to manage tactical and operational purchasing activities for our manufacturing operations in West Chicago, IL . In this role, you will lead the end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials, manage supplier delivery and quality performance, negotiate favorable commercial terms, and collaborate closely with operations, planning, and engineering to maintain production continuity.

The ideal candidate brings a proven background in engineered manufacturing environments, strong MRP/ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle), and sharp negotiation skills to optimize costs and minimize supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Execution & Management: Issue, confirm, and expedite purchase orders for raw materials, machined components, castings, hardware, and shop supplies based on MRP demands and project schedules.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management: Monitor supplier on-time delivery (OTD), lead times, and quality conformance (PPM). Resolve non-conformance reports (NCRs) and invoice discrepancies directly with vendors.
• Cost Optimization & Negotiation: Conduct RFQs/RFPs, benchmark supplier pricing, and negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve annual purchase price variance (PPV) and cost-out targets.
• Supply Chain Continuity: Identify supply chain bottlenecks and single-source vulnerabilities. Source, evaluate, and qualify alternate suppliers in alignment with quality and engineering specifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Engineering to support BOM updates, engineering change orders (ECOs), and inventory turn objectives.
• ERP Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate purchasing master data within the ERP system, including lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), safety stock levels, and vendor info records.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of procurement, tactical purchasing, or buyer experience in a discrete manufacturing, industrial machinery, or engineered-to-order (ETO) facility.
• ERP Systems: Demonstrated proficiency executing purchasing transactions within major ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Technical Acumen: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical specifications when sourcing mechanical or electrical components.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis) for spending analysis and inventory tracking.