Buyer I

Sulzer Ltd; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sulzer Ltd as a Buyer I in La Porte, TX, where you'll manage purchasing and vendor relations for our Services_AME team. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate procurement and reporting while contributing to our mission of driving innovation and sustainability in engineering. Become part of a global leader, offering a range of employee benefits, including paid holidays and a comprehensive wellness program.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days

401K with 6% company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Onsite cafeteria with subsidized meals

Qualifications

• Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain experience required.
• Two years of office-related experience needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly reports on open POs.
• Source and order project-related goods.
• Correctly input information into the BPO.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Strong computer skills

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Buyer I - Full Time-La Porte (TX),United States

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.

We are looking for a/an Buyer I to join our Services_AME team in United States.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• To produce monthly reports on open PO’s for the previous months reconciliation of open PO’s that are processed by the buyer
• The buyer will work to achieve the fewest and best suitable vendors for Sulzer as required
• To correct and input information into the BPO, HPE
• To follow up on received PO’s for accuracy in quantity and the delivery date was met
• To participate in the ISO process for reviewing critical vendors and the setup of all vendors in the computer system
• To source and to order shop and project related goods, administrative materials and provide support to the PM and the PA
• To input PO information into the computer for the purpose of tracking, receiving and for accounts payable/receivables to perform their processes as required

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain experience
• Two years of experience related to offices practices needed
• Strong negotiation skills with a problem solving background an asset
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in latest Microsoft software preferred
• The ability to multitask and excellent communication is a must

What we offer you:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

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

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.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com