About this role
Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee all procurement and supply chain functions within our manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the purchasing team follows industry best practices, meets production schedules, and fulfills customer requirements. This role combines leadership with hands-on involvement, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily procurement operations, ensuring efficient workload distribution and alignment with manufacturing production needs
- Lead, train, and mentor buyers to optimize sourcing and purchasing processes for raw materials, components, and services
- Develop and execute team forecasts, integrating procurement strategies with manufacturing KPIs and production targets
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, focusing on reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Analyze commodity data to ensure supply chain resilience, including establishing backup suppliers for critical materials
- Implement and improve supply chain processes to support lean manufacturing and cost-saving initiatives
- Oversee open purchase orders, expediting, and vendor management to minimize production delays
- Resolve supplier and buyer issues, escalate as needed, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams
- Champion lean initiatives and best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency
- Maintain accurate and organized records for compliance and audit readiness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on manufacturing supply chains
- Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies in a manufacturing context
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Background in rotating equipment or other industrial manufacturing environments
- Prior experience in fast-paced, unpredictable manufacturing or repair service settings
- Strong initiative, “can do” attitude, and change agent mentality
Other facts
About Flowserve Corporation
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 16,000 employees across 50 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 230 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.
Flowserve's innovations have benefited a range of industries, including oil and gas, power, chemical, water, pharmaceuticals and food processing. Addressing these industries' challenges has made Flowserve a leader in development and application of advanced solutions for our customers. Experience, leadership and creativity are the tools we use to turn an idea into a solution.
Continuing to foster this kind of innovation is key to Flowserve's long-term success. Be a part of a team known for its industry-leading talent, unparalleled portfolio and unmatched commitment to customer success. We invite you to put your talents and experience in motion with Flowserve.
Together, we enable the world.
What you'll do
- The Supply Chain Supervisor will oversee procurement operations and ensure alignment with manufacturing needs. This includes leading the purchasing team, optimizing sourcing processes, and maintaining supplier relationships.
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