Senior Buyer

Job Description

Position Summary :

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.
• Participates in Material Review Board meetings as needed and communicate the results to suppliers.
• Promptly communicate NCMs with suppliers and seeks 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 initiates 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 insure quality standards are met
• Assist with special projects
• Protect Company confidential information
• Strive to promote the Company image at all times

Education, Experience, & Skills :

Required :

Desirable : APICS, Lean SixSigma, CPM / CPSM certification

What we offer you :

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Come and join our story!