Technical Buyer PPR

E484 Sulzer Pumps Spain S.A.; Burgos; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sulzer Pumps Spain S.A. is seeking a Technical Buyer PPR to manage procurement of project materials and services. You will negotiate with suppliers, ensure timely deliveries, and coordinate with PM, quality, and other departments to align scope with project needs.

The role requires strong negotiation, contract management, and multi-project coordination skills, with English and Spanish proficiency. This position is based in Spain and focuses on delivering cost-effective procurement for projects.

Formación

• Experienced in negotiating and procurement processes.
• Strong contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent planning and multi-project coordination abilities.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, strong written and verbal communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead procurement of project materials, goods and services within budget and schedule.
• Build relationships with vendors to support company strategy and negotiations.
• Prepare technical and commercial evaluation sheets for vendors and scope.
• Translate requirements from multiple departments and run bid clarification meetings when needed.
• Ensure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders and obtain PO acknowledgments.
• Monitor delivery, quality and supplier performance to meet project needs.
• Identify risks to delivery and expedite supplier activities as required.
• Document lessons learnt and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Contract mgmt

Planning

Bilingual SP/EN

Take ownership

Team player

Results oriented

Multi-project mgmt

Problem solving

Proactive issue resolution

Descripción del empleo

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

The Technical Buyer PPR is responsible for purchase goods, materials and services through proper and fair negotiations to ensure that the projects’ needs are met, taking into consideration price, quality and lead times, according to Sulzer policies.

Description of the specific tasks

• Adhere to Sulzer policies and procedures regarding the purchase of Products and Services and in accordance with the finance department procedures applicable to Procurement
• Assume responsibility for leading the procurement of assigned project materials, products and services within budget and within project timescales
• Establish working relationships with vendors to strengthen business and support company strategies
• Keep contact with all related suppliers to evaluate the characteristics of the products and services being supplied under the required quality and conditions
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
• Provide the project team with the offers received, making the relevant comments and suggestions about the suppliers, opportunities and market status
• Prepare technical and commercial evaluation sheets ensuring full scope of supply has been quoted accurately and like throughout panel of vendors
• Gather all relevant requirements from the different departments involved in the project (PM, quality, ORE, …) and host bid clarification meetings with the suppliers involving all stakeholders within the business if required to ensure scope is in line with the needs of the project and company business
• Responsible for the timely conversion of requisitions to purchase order placement
• Obtain written confirmation of delivery by means of securing formal purchase order acknowledgements for all purchase orders
• Ensure delivery of purchased supplies in accordance with project and production requirements in a timely manner and with the required quality
• Expedite supplier activities as well as internal involved departments to provide the required feedback to enable suppliers to progress with engineering / production activity
• Manage the timely resolution of Non-Conformities with suppliers and coordinate the internal activities required for their closure
• Effectively communicate and escalation any risks to delivery dates and production schedule within the business
• Keep updated the relevant data on the ERP of the factory on the assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Identify lessons learnt, communicate them to all relevant stakeholders and properly document them according to Sulzer Spain procedures
• Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
• Delivers briefs, updates and reports as required and attends required meetings
• Commit to the continuous improvement strategy by developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work
• Assume responsibility for any proposed and assigned actions within any internal improvement project
• Behavioral demonstration of safety policies commitment and mindset
• Be ethical and compliant with all regulations in place

Skills

• Highly skilled at negotiating
• Contract management
• Planning
• Strong oral and written communication in Spanish and English
• Willing to assume responsibilities
• Team player
• Results oriented
• Ability to coordinate several projects at a time
• Problem-solving
• Proactivity in incident resolution

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. 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.

By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.