Buyer

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 Annual