Strategic Procurement Lead – Global Sourcing & Negotiations

E553 Sulzer Chemtech, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Cuautitlán; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Savings fund

30-day Christmas bonus

Major medical expenses insurance

Interaction with international team

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Senior Procurement/ Sourcing professional to strategically manage the sourcing of materials, components, and services to maintain business continuity while optimizing total cost, quality, inventory, and service performance.

You will lead negotiations with key suppliers, drive productivity initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Supply Management - Manage procurement of direct/indirect materials and services; ensure material availability and monitor supply plans to prevent shortages.
• Strategic Supplier Management - Build relationships with key suppliers; evaluate performance on quality, delivery, cost and service; lead supplier selection and development.
• Negotiation and Productivity - Lead pricing, contracts and terms negotiations; implement cost reduction initiatives and optimize Total Cost of Ownership.
• Inventory Management - Work with Planning and Operations to optimize inventory; reduce obsolete and slow-moving stock; review safety stock and lead times.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Logistics; support escalation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Sulzer is seeking a Senior Procurement/ Sourcing professional to strategically manage the sourcing of materials, components, and services to maintain business continuity while optimizing total cost, quality, inventory, and service performance.

You will lead negotiations with key suppliers, drive productivity initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial and operational objectives.