Senior Buyer

E770 JWC Environmental Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

15 days paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan (medical,),d

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

Sulzer, a leading engineering company, seeks a procurement professional under the Supply Chain Manager to plan and execute commodity strategies on a global scale. You will manage supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and build supplier relations to continuously improve the supply chain.

Key duties include tactical purchasing, expediting material, maintaining ERP data, and aligning supply with lean manufacturing goals.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Desirable APICS, Lean Six Sigma, CPM/CPSM certifications.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing procurement/supply chain.
• Knowledge of procurement laws and ethics; strong negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop and execute commodity strategies globally under Supply Chain Manager.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate pricing and LTAs/BPOs.
• Source commodities for best quality, delivery and cost; drive lean improvements.
• Maintain lead times and delivery dates in ERP; communicate with suppliers.

Conocimientos

Supplier negotiation

Procurement

Lead time planning

SAP

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

APICS Lean Six Sigma CPM/CPSM certification

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role Under 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 reimbursement
• 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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.