Purchasing Supervisor

Company: Flowserve Corporation
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible all activities related to Procurement and Supply Chain within NAM Pump Aftermarket. This includes direct management of all NAM Pump Aftermarket. This leadership role will be responsible for ensuring the Purchasing team complies with best practices across the AMSS supply chain while meeting the operational goals for the sites and customer requirement deadlines. The Purchasing Supervisor is also responsible for training and mentoring the team on vendor management, purchase order updates, expediting, and supplier finances (GRNI, AP, etc.). The Purchasing Supervisor reports to the North American Order Administration Manager.Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, pension plan, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMinimize and manage Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) and Accounts Payable (AP)Monitor and balance individual team member workloads on a regular basis and use that information to assign work, while optimizing the productivity of the team. Monitor site workload needs and ensure they are getting the support needed. Communicate workload to leadership and operations teams as necessary when workload balancingSupport regional strategy development for QRC Purchasing resources, and refine/execute as necessary, while mentoring, training and engaging those resources as appropriate, including the use of all available tools and best practices.Coaching, Mentoring, and Managing teamEffective and efficient purchasing closeOnboarding and coaching new team membersResource management and planning jointly with managementNetwork Purchasing Card (P-card) managementStandardize and streamline purchasing processes across the networkSupport the purchasing team in CapEx Management and vendor set ups in operating systems (BAAN, Industrious, etc.)Partner with QRC and Administrative Leadership on purchasing & supply chain activitiesEnsure purchasing function is seamlessly integrated into the order management workflow and proceduresResolve conflict and deal diplomatically with vendors, managers, and customers, and project a positive corporate imageRegularly evaluate suppliers in terms of quality, delivery, commercial and technical developmentAudit the inventory records to ensure inventory accuracy.Understand and comply with legal requirements (e.g., SOX, Export Compliance, Terms and Conditions, ISO, FCPA, etc.)Create and maintain accurate, organized records.Up to 20% Travel.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.3+ years of relevant purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of ERP/MRP environments, proficient in Microsoft OfficePreferred QualificationsPrior experience in a direct leadership roleFamiliar with an instructional working style which has encouraged team-oriented process, values communication, participation and involvement of others with exposure to mentorship of employees and management training.Experience with Microsoft Office tools; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.Experience working with rotating equipment or other industrial environments is a plusPrior experience working in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment around repair services.Strong drive to make things happen and a strong "can do" attitude with a change agent mentality

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