Senior Global Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Flowserve Chile S.p.A.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Chile S.p.A. is seeking a Senior Buyer in Raleigh, NC to secure subcontracted components, materials, and services for engineered products. You will own and develop a supplier portfolio, support commercial teams during quotations, and drive supplier performance to support profitability and customer commitments. The role emphasizes import logistics, ERP/MRP use, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing, terms, and agreements.
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation, development, and logistics processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute just-in-time purchasing practices to ensure materials and services are available to support manufacturing and project requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, and commercial conditions with suppliers to maximize value and profitability.
• Support commercial operations and service centers during the quotation process by obtaining competitive supplier pricing and delivery information.
• Manage purchase orders and follow up with external suppliers and intercompany teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain supplier agreements that improve pricing, delivery performance, and supply reliability.
• Evaluate supplier performance, identify delivery or quality risks, and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers.
• Resolve import, logistics, and delivery issues affecting materials required at the local service center.
• Review inventory and stock levels to maintain appropriate material availability while supporting inventory optimization.
• Apply technical and quality requirements when sourcing products and services to ensure supplier compliance with project and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and use ERP/MRP systems to support planning, reporting, and order management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flowserve Chile S.p.A. is seeking a Senior Buyer in Raleigh, NC to secure subcontracted components, materials, and services for engineered products. You will own and develop a supplier portfolio, support commercial teams during quotations, and drive supplier performance to support profitability and customer commitments. The role emphasizes import logistics, ERP/MRP use, and cross-functional coordination.