Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position will plan, develop and execute commodity strategies on a global scale. Responsibilities include management of supplier performance, negotiation of pricing and supplier relations building to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform tactical purchasing activities for assigned areas of spend
- Drive material availability
- Utilize the Visual system to generate a list of material needs to plan POs against
- Follow-up with suppliers to ensure material will arrive as needed
- Expediate material as needed to fulfill customer expectations
- Manage and control costs with suppliers
- Align suppliers with lean manufacturing strategy by driving supply base to demand-based replenishment
- Negotiate annual Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and blanket purchase orders
- Source commodities for best quality, delivery and cost
- Maintain data within JWC's enterprise data management system (Visual)
- Establish and maintain accurate lead times
- Maintain accurate delivery dates within the ERP system.
- Manage day to day rejected material discrepancy reports to ensure timely return of material.
- Participate in Material Review Board meetings as needed and communicate the results to suppliers.
- Promptly communicate NCMs with suppliers and seek corrective actions.
- Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
- Develop procurement strategy for assigned commodities
- Analyze direct materials spend
- Identify and quantify containment opportunities
- Develop and communicate plan
- Aggressively identify strategic opportunities for effective supply sourcing and management
- Use lean tools and methodology to identify savings opportunities
- Lead continuous improvement projects with key suppliers
- Develop preferred supplier list by commodity and initiate formal requests for quotation or proposal.
- Measure supplier performance across all key metrics and Identify ways to work with suppliers to improve it
- Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate production capacity and define plans to improve performance, delivery and other key business criteria.
- Quality, Delivery, Cost Reductions, Lead-time reduction and Raw Inventory Velocity
- Interface with all departments to ensure quality standards are met
- Assist with special projects
- Protect Company confidential information
- Strive to promote the Company image at all times
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Desirable: APICS, Lean Six Sigma, CPM/CPSM certification
Experience & Skills:
- Highly self-motivated, flexible, reliable, strong work ethic, dependable team player, positive, constructive attitude.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in supply chain / procurement.
- Strong knowledge of procurement and negotiating techniques, principles and concepts.
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
- Outstanding business etiquette and procurement ethics.
- Experience in industrial procurement of castings, machined parts, custom fabrication and other components in the United States, China and other global markets. Strong OSM/OSP experience required.
- General knowledge and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders and top management.
- Ability to interact with JWC Managers, Directors and VPs to communicate market trends and business concerns.
- Attention to detail, while keeping the big picture in focus.
- Computer skills compatible with standard software (Microsoft Office, SAP).
- Strong negotiating, communication and analytical skills.
- Able to travel as required for performing supplier evaluations and order reviews at their factories.
Training:
- JWC will provide product and customer services training as needed.
What we offer you
- $90,000.00 - $105,000.00
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.