Strategic Manufacturing Procurement Lead

Flowserve Corporation; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for direct and indirect materials in West Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with operations, planning, and engineering to maintain production continuity.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineered manufacturing, strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards), and proven negotiation abilities to optimize costs and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement/tactical purchasing in manufacturing.
• Proficient in ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Advanced Excel skills for spending analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage POs for raw materials and components based on MRP.
• Monitor supplier OTD, lead times, and quality; resolve NCRs and discrepancies.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and negotiate terms to achieve cost-out targets.
• Identify bottlenecks and source alternate suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Inventory Control and Engineering.

Skills

Procurement

MRP/ERP proficiency

Negotiation

Data analysis/Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Flowserve is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing for direct and indirect materials in West Chicago, IL. You will collaborate with operations, planning, and engineering to maintain production continuity.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineered manufacturing, strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards), and proven negotiation abilities to optimize costs and supply continuity.