Senior Buyer

Sulzer; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401k match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer in Santa Ana is seeking a Senior Buyer to plan, develop and execute global commodity strategies under the Supply Chain Manager. You will manage supplier performance, negotiate pricing and build supplier relations to drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Responsibilities include leading LTAs, sourcing for quality, delivery and cost, maintaining ERP lead times, and promoting lean principles across the supply base. Strong negotiation, communication and analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in industrial manufacturing supply chain/procurement.
• Strong negotiating techniques and procurement ethics.
• Experience with US, China and global markets highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute commodity strategies on a global scale.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate pricing and LTAs.
• Source for best quality, delivery and cost; drive lean supply base.
• Maintain lead times and delivery dates in ERP; resolve issues with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Lean methods

Global procurement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Buyer# Sulzer Careers## Senior BuyerApply: Santa Ana: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR105442Sulzer 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.# About the roleUnder the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, this position will plan, develop and execute commodity strategies on a global scale. Responsibilities include management of supplier performance, negotiation of pricing and supplier relations building to achieve continuous improvement of the supply chain.**Principle Duties and Responsibilities:*** Perform tactical purchasing activities for assigned areas of spend* Drive material availability* Utilize the Visual system to generate a list of material needs to plan POs against* Follow-up with suppliers to ensure material will arrive as needed* Expediate material as needed to fulfill customer expectations* Manage and control costs with suppliers* Align suppliers with lean manufacturing strategy by driving supply base to demand-based replenishment* Negotiate annual Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and blanket purchase orders* Source commodities for best quality, delivery and cost* Maintain data within JWC’s enterprise data management system (Visual)* Establish and maintain accurate lead times* Maintain accurate delivery dates within the ERP system.* Manage day to day rejected material discrepancy reports to ensure timely return of material.* Participate in Material Review Board meetings as needed and communicate the results to suppliers.* Promptly communicate NCMs with suppliers and seek corrective actions.* Resolve shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.* Develop procurement strategy for assigned commodities* Analyze direct materials spend* Identify and quantify containment opportunities* Develop and communicate plan* Aggressively identify strategic opportunities for effective supply sourcing and management* Use lean tools and methodology to identify savings opportunities* Lead continuous improvement projects with key suppliers* Develop preferred supplier list by commodity and initiate formal requests for quotation or proposal.* Measure supplier performance across all key metrics and Identify ways to work with suppliers to improve it* Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate production capacity and define plans to improve performance, delivery and other key business criteria.* Quality, Delivery, Cost Reductions, Lead-time reduction and Raw Inventory Velocity* Interface with all departments to ensure quality standards are met* Assist with special projects* Protect Company confidential information* Strive to promote the Company image at all times**Education:** * Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience* Desirable: APICS, Lean Six Sigma, CPM/CPSM certification**Experience & Skills:*** Highly self-motivated, flexible, reliable, strong work ethic, dependable team player, positive, constructive attitude.* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with experience in supply chain / procurement.* Strong knowledge of procurement and negotiating techniques, principles and concepts.* Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.* Outstanding business etiquette and procurement ethics.* Experience in industrial procurement of castings, machined parts, custom fabrication and other components in the United States, China and other global markets. Strong OSM/OSP experience required.* General knowledge and ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to purchasing and related areas.* Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders and top management.* Ability to interact with JWC Managers, Directors and VPs to communicate market trends and business concerns.* Attention to detail, while keeping the big picture in focus.* Computer skills compatible with standard software (Microsoft Office, SAP).* Strong negotiating, communication and analytical skills.* Able to travel as required for performing supplier evaluations and order reviews at their factories.**Training:*** JWC will provide product and customer services training as needed.# What we offer you* $90,000.00 - $105,000.00* 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays* 401k plan with a 6% match* Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability* Health savings account matching* Motivating wellness program* Employee Assistance Program* Paid parental leave* Gym reimbursementSulzer 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.