Sr. Buyer

Responsibilities

• Execution of Just in Time principles in the supply of all material required for the complete manufacturing of the facility projects.
• Negotiate the best prices and commercial conditions to ensure best supply of components maximizing the profit.
• Support the service centers at customer quotation stage to achieve the best quotations to ensure a competitive advantage edge on pricing and delivery terms.
• Follow up on orders placed to ensure on time delivery on both external suppliers and intercompany orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues with the importing processes of goods to the local service center as well as coordination and problem solving for fulfilling contractual deliveries.
• Setting up supply agreements with key suppliers to ensure preferential pricing and delivery.
• Review of stock levels to ensure optimal inventory is held on site.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7+ years relevant experience
• Purchasing techniques proficiency
• Good understanding of all the main purchasing areas: negotiations, evaluation and development of suppliers, supplier quality, logistics etc.
• Knowledge and implementation at the purchasing level of technical requirements and quality related to products
• Proficiency in Microsoft package and ERP/MRP experience
• Fluency in English

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in foundries and/or with casting suppliers.
• ETO and project-based purchasing experience
• Knowledge of the requirements of our markets
• Global and strategic negotiating skills

Benefits

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!