Sulzer Careers : Supply Chain Development Expert (m / f / d) for Steam Turbine & Compressor Services

卵決敲; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company in Mannheim is seeking a Supply Chain Development Expert to manage supplier networks and optimize supply chain strategies. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. The role offers personal growth potential, an attractive compensation package, and an inclusive work environment.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Corporate Benefits Discount Program

Qualifikationen

• Technical background in rotating equipment required.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or German is advantageous.
• Experience with steam turbines and compressors is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Manage supplier network to ensure alignment with business needs and cost efficiencies.
• Support development and implementation of supply chain strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risks.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Supply Chain Development Expert (m / f / d) for Steam Turbine & Compressor Services - Full Time -Mannheim Germany Region or other locations

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.

As Supply Chain Development Expert you play an essential role in increasing the competitiveness of Sulzers Steam Turbine & Compressor Services offers by strategically managing the supplier network monitoring market trends and filling internal capability gaps and optimizing costs. With this you are contributing to strengthening our services business unit and supporting our ambition to expand our offering portfolio of our European & African service centers.

Your main tasks and responsibilities :

• Supplier Network Development : Identify qualify and manage suppliers ensuring alignment with business needs cost efficiency and quality standards. Lead supplier evaluations negotiations pre-qualification processes and ongoing development to build a robust and reliable network.
• Supply Chain Strategy & Optimization : Support to develop and implement global regional and local supply chain strategies to achieve ready to serve initiatives close operational gaps and balance safety cost and business growth. Monitor market trends identify risks and secure alternative solutions to minimize disruptions and improve competitiveness.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement : Work cross-functionally with Sales Tendering Engineering Operations and other Supply Chain Managers to optimize processes and ensure seamless coordination during engineering changes product line extensions and new product launches. Engage suppliers early in complex projects to co-develop solutions.
• Performance Monitoring & Risk Management : Monitor supplier performance based on delivery time quality and cost. Maintain inventory strategies for critical parts and raw materials manage supply chain risks and ensure compliance with Sulzers Terms & Conditions to safeguard project integrity.
• Cost Control & Profitability : Optimize supplier costs through standardization of typical scopes of work continuous improvement initiatives and strategic negotiations. Leverage supplier capabilities to fill internal gaps enhance competitiveness and directly contribute to increased business profitability.
• Freelancer & Regional Capability Development : Build and manage a network of freelancers for field and shop-based activities with standard rates. Map and leverage regional external engineering office capabilities to strengthen cooperation and expand service capacity.

To succeed in this role you will need :

• Engineering Degree (ideally Bachelors / Masters degree in mechanical engineering)
• Technical background in rotating equipment and / or other relevant background
• Experience with steam turbines and compressors (advantageous)
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or German is a plus
• Advanced negotiation and organizational skills
• Proactive solution-oriented personality with strong interpersonal skills

What we offer you :

• Well-renowned team of expert colleagues locally and globally
• Exciting wide-varied position with personal growth potential
• Attractive compensation package and company side benefits
• Employee Assistance Program / Additional Company Health Care Plan
• Access to Corporate Benefits Discount Program

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Do you have a question about the role

Reach out to Mario Bischof at or Hiring Manager Viktor Harcsaat team is looking forward hearing from 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.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil China Finland Germany Ireland Switzerland South Africa the UK and the USA.

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Key Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1