Sulzer

Strategic Procurement Manager Job Details | Sulzer


PayCompetitive
LocationSanta Ana/California
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 94731

      Strategic Procurement Manager- Full Time – Santa Ana, CA

      Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

      Join us at JWC Sulzer known for legendary shredders and screens, including the Muffin Monster® – the world’s first dual-shafted sewage grinder. This is an exciting opportunity where you lead & motivate team of operational buyers within JWC. You will liaise & Co-operate with Strategic Procurement & category managers in the Sulzer Group implementing long term sourcing strategies; selecting, developing and managing suppliers, interacting effectively with global internal teams among others Tendering, Global Category Managers, PD, R&D and the multiple local teams at the WIBU manufacturing units.

      Your main tasks and responsibilities:

      • Lead & motivate JWC buyers team on daily operational duties associated with role
      • Develop team , including selection and onboarding of new team members to be proficient in their role
      • Develop own technical knowledge of product
      • Train, develop, appraise, coach all procurement staff in their roles
      • Innovate, drive continuous improvement culture and can do attitude within team and wider NW to ensure continuous improved performance & service

      To succeed in this role, you will need:

      • Third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent.
      • Minimum 5 - 7 yrs in similar role.
      • Leading by example - Operational buyer team
      • Ability to think critically and have all the necessary skills (example. Product cost break down analysis)
      • Knowledge of Six Sigma
      • Identify and mitigate risks in procurement processes and activities
      • Travel requirement in the role up to 20%
      • Presentation skills on MGMT level

      What we offer you:

      • A competitive basic salary
      • Inclusion in our company-wide bonus scheme
      • PTO
      • 401K Match
      • Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision
      • Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
      • Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

      Please note: No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

      Do you have a question about the role?

      Reach out to Natasha Duggal at Natasha.Duggal@sulzer.com.

      You apply with your employee profile in SuccessFactors, make sure you complete the relevant sections before submitting your application.

      We encourage you to inform your current people manager when you apply for a new role within Sulzer.

      We are looking forward hearing from you!

  • About the company

      Sulzer Ltd. is a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, founded by Salomon Sulzer-Bernet in 1775 and established as Sulzer Brothers Ltd.

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