Procurement Engineer

Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Procurement Engineer to manage direct and project procurement, sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotations, and issuing purchase orders with a focus on cost control and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate across engineering, project teams and regions, drive cost-saving initiatives, manage supplier risk, and ensure compliance with Sulzer policies and ESG standards while leveraging SAP and digital procurement tools.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years procurement experience in EPC, Oil & Gas, Process equipment or industrial projects.
• Experience sourcing major packages (heat exchangers, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, skids).
• English fluency; Mandarin a plus.
• SAP procurement and openness to digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans for assigned projects.
• Manage supplier quotations, POs and lead times; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and contractual deviations.
• Monitor orders, expediting and delivery schedules; update SAP.
• Maintain AVL and support vendor onboarding in Meercat; audit support.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cross-functional

English

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Meercat

Job description

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the purchasing process for goods and services required by the organization. This includes sourcing suppliers and subcontractors, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries in a timely and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.

With increasing business demands, this job description outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the Procurement Engineering role:

Full Engagement in Procurement of Direct, Indirect, OPEX, CAPEX (if any) and Project Buyouts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Manage and enhance supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, and on-time delivery performance.

Strategic sourcing of best-in-cost suppliers required for the project or business needs.

Support LEAN procurement processes to support operational efficiency.

Collaborate across functions and regions to deliver value and commercial excellence.

Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives through assigned projects.

Identify and address supplier risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and ESG standards.

Drive innovation through strategic supplier engagement.

Utilize digital procurement tools to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

For Procurement Activities & Project Procurement:

Develop Procurement Plans for assigned projects.

Manage long lead items and critical sourcing packages.

Participate in project kick-off meetings.

Support risk mitigation for supply chain constraints.

Process purchase requisitions into Requests for Quotation and Purchase Orders.

Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, delivery, terms, and specifications while closely working with stakeholders.

Perform commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, liquidated damages, warranties, delivery schedules, and contractual deviations aligning to Sulzer Terms and Conditions.

Participate in claim resolution and variation management with suppliers

Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring all details are accurate, traceable, aligned with project or operational needs and in full company compliance.

Support Sales for bidding work and strategic vendor positioning

Conduct commercial evaluations while supporting technical evaluations in collaboration with Engineering and Project teams.

Ensure supplier deviations, qualifications, and compliance with project specifications are relayed to the right stakeholders and answered in timely manner.

Lead sourcing activities for engineered equipment, fabricated packages, and subcontracted services.

Evaluate suppliers based on total cost of ownership, technical capability, manufacturing capacity, and project execution performance.

Participate in supplier clarification meetings and technical discussions.

Liaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment, pricing, or documentation.

Maintain and update approved vendor lists (AVL) in the process and work closely with Meercat.

Support vendor onboarding in case vendor is not In Meercat. Request support from Vendor Management team when required for Audit

Coordinate supplier audits together with Quality and Engineering/ Audit teams

For Order Tracking & Expediting:

Monitor the status of open orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Update internal stakeholders on procurement status, delivery schedules, and any delays or highlights.

Update SAP for the delivery date movement when needed to reflect On-Time-Delivery

For Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure that documentation is filed and accessible. Ensure traceable support in SAP during PO Creation

Prepare procurement status reports for internal tracking and report to Lead Procurement for progress status reviews.

Compliance, Sustainability & Cost Control:

Ensure procurement is in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

Support cost-saving initiatives and assist in tracking budget compliance across purchases.

Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreement are signed and uploaded in Meercat for involved vendors, seek support with Vendor Management for Meercat when needed

Ensure Code of Business Conduct are signed by Vendors

Ensure promotion of ESG Policies

Related work experience

Minimum 5-8 years procurement experience within EPC, Oil & Gas, Process Equipment, Chemical, Energy, or Industrial projects.

Experience sourcing Key packages such as Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Fabricated Skids, E&I

Exposure to engineering or technical procurement is an advantage

· Can communicate in English. Mandarin is an advantage.

SAP procurement experience and willing to learn more on Digital Procurement

Experience working in multinational and cross-functional environments.

Proven track record in supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.

Experience with international sourcing and global supply chains.

Familiarity with Incoterms, contract management, and commercial negotiations.

Formal education or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Sulzer is a global industry leader with reliable and sustainable solutions for the oil and gas, power, water, and the general industry markets. From its beginnings in Winterthur, Switzerland, back in 1834, Sulzer has developed to become a reliable, fast, and trusted partner for its customers. Our core strengths are flow control and applicators. We specialize in pumping solutions, services for rotating equipment, and separation, mixing, and application technology. Our customers benefit from a network of over 180 production and service sites in more than 40 countries around the world. .