Strategic Procurement Lead - Americas

Sulzer; Cuautitlán Izcalli; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to experience

Life insurance

Savings fund

30-day Christmas bonus

Major medical expenses insurance

Interaction with international team

Career growth opportunities

Benefits above the law

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Procurement Supervisor for the Americas region, based in Mexico, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across manufacturing, projects, and services. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Planning teams to ensure reliable supply and compliant procurement practices.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and international procurement experience, with focus on risk mitigation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, refining, petrochemical, process industries, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple countries.
• Knowledge of international procurement and logistics practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, and services.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and development activities.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and scorecards.
• Manage purchasing processes and procurement governance.
• Ensure compliance with Sulzer policies and trade regulations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Cost analysis

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Procurement analytics

Supply chain risk management

Working capital optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

MBA

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Sulzer is seeking a Procurement Supervisor for the Americas region, based in Mexico, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization across manufacturing, projects, and services. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Planning teams to ensure reliable supply and compliant procurement practices.

The role requires strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and international procurement experience, with focus on risk mitigation and