Company Overview:

Flowserve is a general manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Position Summary
The Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, professional services, logistics, travel, marketing, and other non-production goods and services. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

Support category strategy development for assigned indirect spend areas

Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessments

Lead or support RFx activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes

Evaluate supplier proposals using commercial, operational, and risk criteria

Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contract conditions





Partner with stakeholders across operations, finance, legal, IT, HR, and other functions to understand business requirements

Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities

Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews

Help manage contracts, renewals, and compliance with procurement policies

Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and issue resolution

Track sourcing pipeline, savings results, and category performance metrics

Ensure sourcing activities align with company ethics, sustainability, and risk management requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management

Experience sourcing indirect categories such as services, IT, facilities, MRO, or general corporate spend

Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation

Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modelling

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills





Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and sourcing/procurement tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a global or matrixed organization

Familiarity with supplier risk management and procurement compliance

Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM

Experience with e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle tools

Background in manufacturing or industrial environments

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Business acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Results orientation

Req ID : R-21471

Job Family Group : Supply Chain

Job Family : SC Sourcing

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