Senior Buyer

Flowserve Corporation • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

As a Senior Buyer at Flowserve, you will secure subcontracted components, materials, and services at the best combination of cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will own and develop a supplier portfolio, provide advance procurement input to commercial teams, and help maintain supply continuity for customer projects. Working closely with supply chain, operations, service centers, and suppliers, you will use sourcing expertise and commercial judgment to improve profitability and on-time delivery and support Flowserve’s business strategy and customer commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, delivery terms, and commercial agreements.
• Working knowledge of supplier evaluation, supplier development, supplier quality, logistics, and procurement processes.
• Experience sourcing technical products or services while applying product specifications and quality requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems.
• Professional fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience purchasing for engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with foundries, castings, or casting suppliers.
• Experience supporting service centers, aftermarket operations, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of customer, quality, and technical requirements within Flowserve’s markets.
• Experience establishing strategic supplier agreements and managing supplier portfolios.
• Strong global sourcing and strategic negotiation skills.
• Experience managing import processes, international logistics, or cross-border supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Execute just-in-time purchasing practices to ensure materials and services are available for manufacturing and project requirements.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, and other commercial conditions to maximize value and profitability.
• Support commercial operations and service centers during quotation processes by obtaining competitive supplier pricing and delivery information.
• Manage purchase orders and follow up with external suppliers and intercompany teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain supplier agreements that improve pricing, delivery performance, and supply reliability.
• Evaluate supplier performance, identify delivery or quality risks, and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and suppliers.
• Resolve import, logistics, and delivery issues affecting materials required at the local service center.
• Review inventory and stock levels to maintain appropriate material availability while supporting inventory optimization.
• Apply technical and quality requirements when sourcing products and services to ensure supplier compliance with project and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and use ERP/MRP systems to support planning, reporting, and order management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one
• Retirement planning and financial wellness resources
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Life, supplemental life, child, spousal, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Generous paid vacation time and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior