Sourcing Specialist

Role Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing tactical sourcing events that are received as part of the daily MRP signals. The events will be supporting actual customer/stock orders and therefore time is of the essence.

The overall focus of the role is to manage the complete end-to-end RFQ/RFP process and to obtain the best delivery conditions possible. For new parts, this is done by selecting the most appropriate supplier for the intended scope based on safety, quality, delivery & cost parameters and aligned with the global category strategy. For existing parts that require requoting, this is done through multi-round negotiations with the supplier to obtain the best possible price. Typically lead time will have already been pre-defined.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Execute sourcing events on behalf of the BU/sites, with cost, quality and lead time being the primary objectives
• Sourcing events are to be processed within the Indigo Sourcing tool. Indigo Sourcing is to be used for all MRP demand signal items
• The Sourcing specialist should follow the guidance and priorities provided by Indigo Sourcing as it pertains to items such as GMS, OSMI alternatives and Raving Fan orders
• Items in the “Past Due” and “In Compression” tabs should also be given priority as they will inherently be late to need by and will require expediting effort further down the process
• Wherever possible, the Sourcing Specialist should use the Purchase Requisition Aggregation (bundling) functionality to drive spend consolidation and cost optimisation. This functionality may also be required in some cases to meet a minimum supplier $ threshold.
• Supplier selection/deselection decisions should be made prioritizing suppliers that are strategic and leverage segmentation wherever possible
• The Sourcing Specialist must ensure that all required latest revision documentation is attached to the event. This includes drawings, material, quality and process specifications, ITP’s, etc originating from approved sources.
• Initial quotes received from suppliers should not be accepted as final price. Prices must be negotiated aggressively through multi-round bidding to support margin expansion. Lead time, OTD and capacity should also be taken into consideration
• Once the final price has been negotiated, the Purchase Order should be released immediately after within the ERP
• Operate in full compliance with all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role.
• Cost Reduction
• Sourcing Guide Compliance
• Commercial Terms Compliance
• Purchase Requisitions Past Due
• HSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements)

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain
• 1+ years of sourcing experience
• Strong interpersonal relationship management
• Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chain
• Very strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Knowledge of supply base in the region for the assigned categories
• Understanding of market dynamics
• Strong analytical skills including collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Certified Supply Chain Professional
• Geographically mobile for development opportunities
• Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels
• Expertise with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of applicable ERPs and associated tools i.e. SAP and sourcing tools like Ariba