Manager, Site Procurement Lead

The Hub Procurement Lead is accountable for all supply chain activities as it pertains to their respective region; primarily in the form of operational execution in support of Division revenue and customer delivery.

The overall focus of the role is to ensure that purchase demand for both Direct & Indirect scopes of supply is executed effectively per the requirements of the region.

The role will have direct responsibility for a team of Procurement Specialists to transact Procure-to-Pay activities for the named region and shall leverage other functions such as Sourcing to ensure all deliverables are met on time, to the right quality and to competitive market level pricing.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead and manage the supply chain function within their assigned scope with focus on supporting operations.
• Ensure that all the sourcing and procurement activities in support of the daily operations are fulfilled on time and delivery the correct balance of Quality, Delivery & Cost as determined by the business goals.
• Ensure that the ERP system is up to date with all relevant supply chain data and parameters; including item master data, supplier master data and Purchase Order documents.
• Develop and deliver the inputs required for the AOP and STRAP; with focus around spend and savings.
• Identification of opportunities to increase spend under contract and rationalize the supply base and then collaborate with the appropriate Sourcing/Category teams to deliver the benefit.
• Identify any specific supply/supplier risks as it pertains to the managed scope and elevate them through the appropriate process/hierarchy.
• Support the communication and negotiation with suppliers for any claims associated to warranty, liquidated damages etc.
• Ensure full compliance of the supply chain activities in alignment with external regulatory requirements.
• Facilitation of the Flowserve Management System as it pertains to the role and managed teams.
• Operate in full compliance to all Flowserve Policies & Procedures as applicable to the role.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

• Cost Reduction
• Supplier OTD (to need by date and to promise date)
• Supplier Quality (PPM)
• Compliance to Sourcing Strategy
• Purchase Order Accuracy (including Acknowledgements, Past Dues and Exception Messages)
• Spend per Headcount / Transactions per Headcount

PEFERRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain
• Strong interpersonal relationship management
• Evidenced understanding of both commercial and technical areas of supply chain
• Very strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Project Management
• Knowledge of supply base within the BU area of operation (products/markets etc)
• Understanding of market dynamics
• Strong analytical skills which involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data
• Certified Supply Chain Professional
• Geographically mobile for development opportunities
• Ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all organizational levels
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills
• Knowledge of ERP Systems such as SAP, Oracle and/or Great Plains
• Sound understanding on the sourcing needs of the regional / global sites