Company Overview
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

Role Summary
Ancillary Equipment scope: Electronics, Controls, and Instruments + Sealing and wear components + C-items

You are a category management expert with experience in at least one of the following subcategories: Electronics, Controls, and Instruments / Sealing and wear components / C-items; as well as knowing the industry like the back of your hand you are well versed in the global supplier base; ethics and integrity are central to your being, and you have great interpersonal skills. As Category Manager you will be accountable for defining and executing category strategies to provide a high‑performing supply base delivering the competitive edge required to support above‑market growth and industry leadership. As the Ancillary Equipment Category Manager, you will be closely collaborating with Supplier Performance, Global Sourcing and Division Supply Chain to deliver cost reduction targets, ensure contractual coverage and supplier base optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop short‑ and long‑term vision and strategic plans

Lead the de‑risking of supply chain for managed categories by developing strategies or initiatives to qualify alternate sources and break sole or single source dependencies, addressing any geopolitical, financial, and other risks as applicable





Evaluate new technologies for the team to develop and innovate competitive products

Establish competitive advantage through identification and generation of cost‑reduction strategies

Establish and manage Master Supplier Agreements (MSA) for core strategic suppliers

Develop and deploy comprehensive best‑cost sourcing strategies with the help of sourcing and supplier‑manager teams across regions

Supplier negotiation, market analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to optimise cost, quality, and supply chain resilience

Competencies & Skills

Category Management/Supply Chain Experience at Regional/General Level of 8 to 10 years

Appreciation in commercial and technical aspects of the named category

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Wide cultural adaptability, change‑oriented, stress‑resistant

Ability to work in a matrix and network organisational model

Good influencing capability and effective listening skills

Practice rather than preach mentality

Think global and act local mentality

Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation

Supply chain project management skills: NPI, VaVe, DtV, localisation, TCO evaluation

Good understanding of latest technologies, market intelligence and trends in the industry

Experience in procurement, sourcing or category management in at least one of the following industries or categories

Controls, actuators, electric components, instrumentation

PCBA / electronics contract manufacturing and/or distributors, semiconductors

IoT, data centre components

Preferences

Bachelor’s Degree in Business,



Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field

Knowledge in Oil & Gas, Power, Industrial Market, Energy

Proficient in written and verbal English, second language a plus

Traveling 30%

Ariba or vendor management systems experience

Familiar with the Americas and Asia Pacific supplier base

About Flowserve
Flowserve is a world‑leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

EEO Statement
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