Buyer

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.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:The NA Pump QRC Network Buyer is primarily responsible for the supply chain functions within the QRC Network by supporting the purchasing activities related to job and site-level buying. The Buyer ensures that accurate and detailed purchase orders are submit to appropriate and approved suppliers on time and that suppliers are meeting their commitments to the company to ensure on-time and financial goals are met for the stie and the sub-region.This position is located at the Rancho Dominguez QRC but will be responsible for multiple sites within the assigned region. Each QRC provides our customers in the oil & gas, chemical, power, general industrial, and water industries the highest quality, on-time service for pumps and machined parts. The Buyer ensures that production materials and parts are available to meet production schedules by negotiating purchase agreements and monitoring delivery schedules. This role also handles returns and establishes good relationships with multiple vendors. The Buyer will report to the Manager of Order Administration for NA within Operations.Responsibilities :• Purchase finished goods and raw materials, such as machined parts, castings, forgings, bar metals, and shop supplies• Make sourcing decisions that demonstrate a solid understanding of commercial terms, price quotes, discounts, schedules, etc• Negotiate terms with vendors, considering lead-times and operational capacity, delivery terms, and payment terms. Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the vendors and the Company to establish win-win agreements and relationships.• Help resolve billing, delivery, and return issues with suppliers. (AP, GRNI and Non-conformances with suppliers)• Resolve problems with the right level of initiative, collaboration, and perseverance to satisfy requests while following procedures• Find alternative options for supplying unavailable products and services• Communicate status and issues regularly with Engineering, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Customer Support• Demonstrate proficiency with Company products, procedures, and operating systems. Work with ERP system, and as needed, with sales and engineering information systems• Obtain basic parts information from blueprints• Work to meet financial objectives by monitoring and reporting on costs, investigating variances, and recommending new approaches to reduce costs• Audit the inventory records to ensure inventory accuracy.• Understand and comply with legal requirements (e.g., SOX, Export Compliance, Terms and Conditions, ISO, FCPA, etc.)Requirements:• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (equivalent work experience may be considered)• 3+ years of relevant purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP, proficient in Microsoft Office programs.• General accounting knowledge or experience and capable, accurate math understanding and skills• Capable of quickly establishing credibility, influencing constituencies, and persuading professionals at all levels.• Highly organized• Experience with Microsoft Office tools; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.• Dependable, reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.Preferred Skills:• Experience working with or for rotating equipment or other industrial environments• Prior experience working the fast-paced and unpredictable environment around repair services.Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits! The pay range for this position in $76,885 - $115,389 USD AnnualReq ID : R-12222Job Family Group : LogisticsJob Family : LO PurchasingEOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to [email protected]. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.