Flowserve Corporation
Project Management Lead Buyer
Flowserve Corporation, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
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 The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the procurement activities of large Engineered to Order projects from initiation to completion, managing all purchasing and sourcing activities to ensure successful, on‑time, and cost‑effective delivery. This role combines project management discipline with strategic procurement expertise to drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Project Procurement Specialist works cross‑functionally with project management, engineering, operations, and commercial teams, maintaining full ownership of project execution and supplier performance.
Schedule:
M‑F 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm
Responsibilities Include Project Management
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for total project procurement execution and performance from initiation to completion.
Plan, direct, and coordinate cross‑functional procurement activities to meet project objectives on scope, budget, and schedule.
Communicate project milestones, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
Lead problem‑solving, risk management, and conflict resolution activities to maintain project success.
Procurement & Supply Chain
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project and company objectives.
Negotiate best prices, terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers to optimize cost and delivery performance.
Manage supplier relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance evaluations.
Execute Just‑in‑Time purchasing principles to ensure timely material availability for manufacturing projects.
Support quotation activities to achieve competitive pricing and delivery terms.
Create sourcing packages, manage requisitions, and resolve invoice and supply discrepancies.
Conduct inventory, demand planning, and supplier capacity analysis to minimize shortages and obsolescence.
Support commercial and operations teams in aligning purchasing and business strategies.
Requirements
BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
5–8+ years of combined experience in project management and/or procurement within a manufacturing or engineered‑to‑order environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
Thorough understanding of procurement, supplier quality, logistics, and contracting.
Excellent oral and written communication; able to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
Must be willing to travel up to 5%
Preferred Skills/Experience
Previous manufacturing experience
Benefits and Compensation Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!
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.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‑workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.
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Role Summary The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the procurement activities of large Engineered to Order projects from initiation to completion, managing all purchasing and sourcing activities to ensure successful, on‑time, and cost‑effective delivery. This role combines project management discipline with strategic procurement expertise to drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Project Procurement Specialist works cross‑functionally with project management, engineering, operations, and commercial teams, maintaining full ownership of project execution and supplier performance.
Schedule:
M‑F 8am-5pm or 7am-4pm
Responsibilities Include Project Management
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for total project procurement execution and performance from initiation to completion.
Plan, direct, and coordinate cross‑functional procurement activities to meet project objectives on scope, budget, and schedule.
Communicate project milestones, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
Lead problem‑solving, risk management, and conflict resolution activities to maintain project success.
Procurement & Supply Chain
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with project and company objectives.
Negotiate best prices, terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers to optimize cost and delivery performance.
Manage supplier relationships, including quarterly business reviews and performance evaluations.
Execute Just‑in‑Time purchasing principles to ensure timely material availability for manufacturing projects.
Support quotation activities to achieve competitive pricing and delivery terms.
Create sourcing packages, manage requisitions, and resolve invoice and supply discrepancies.
Conduct inventory, demand planning, and supplier capacity analysis to minimize shortages and obsolescence.
Support commercial and operations teams in aligning purchasing and business strategies.
Requirements
BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
5–8+ years of combined experience in project management and/or procurement within a manufacturing or engineered‑to‑order environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
Thorough understanding of procurement, supplier quality, logistics, and contracting.
Excellent oral and written communication; able to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative mindset.
Must be willing to travel up to 5%
Preferred Skills/Experience
Previous manufacturing experience
Benefits and Compensation Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!
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.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co‑workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.
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