Senior Project Purchasing Specialist + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Job Description Would you like to work in an international, innovative organization, where we produce high-quality solutions and are constantly looking to enhance existing and develop new offerings? Are you eager to join a professional team and work directly with our products? Then we have an interesting position in Grundfos for you. Grundfos is seeking a Senior Project Purchasing Specialist. The Project Purchasing Specialist is responsible for supporting purchasing actions associated with the Win the USA initiative. This includes planning and execution of defined activities which include implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), strategic sourcing, vendor development, and alignment across various group functions to support sales growth ambitions in the Americas region. Such related projects include, but are not limited to, Supplier Resilience, BABAA compliance and product sales growth initiatives. This position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and will operate on a hybrid schedule out of the Brookshire, TX facility. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa. **Your main responsibilities:** + Generate and executive supplier lead time reduction in support of VMI targets. This includes vendor consignment set-up both in collaboration with Category Managers, Supply Chain and local operations stakeholders. + Identify and develop suppliers in the Americas region to localize and or dual source components as defined by Supplier Resilience. + Support actions required for making Grundfos defined products BABAA compliant. + Develop and drive component cost analysis in support of competitive product cost targets. Utilization of total landed cost model is a must. + Full alignment and collaboration with Group Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations Strategy and other key stakeholders. **Your background:** **We imagine that you have:** + A Bachelor’s in an engineering or supply chain discipline is required. + A minimum of 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing experience and supplier portfolio management is required. + A technical education and experience in the manufacturing industry is a must with pump experience being a plus. + Proven record in supplier management and negotiations. + Cost model and BABAA knowledge and experience is a plus. + Experience in vast number of categories. + Networker, strong in building relationships and a good collaborator. + Results and action oriented and functions well in a diverse organization. **What’s in it for you?** Whether it’s developing leadership skills or advancing your expertise even further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values. (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) In addition, your day-to-day benefits include: + If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues. + Flexible working hours; 5 paid holidays; paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year. + Competitive medical insurance rates through medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program. + Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs. + Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. **Do you want to learn more?** If you have questions or would like to know more about this position, please contact the recruiter, Andrea Micovic at amicovic@grundfos.com. If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/grundfos/) or YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/user/grundfos) Check out Meet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/life-with-us/meet-our-people)  to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they enjoy working at Grundfos. _Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as anapplicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) and pay transparency. (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities._ **We look forward to hearing from you.** ** ** + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn + **Please wait...** Information at a Glance **Job details** Application deadline: ASAP Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular