Head of Advance Procurement - Americas

Sulzer

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About The Position

The Head of Regional Advance Procurement manages the advanced procurement side of the regional tendering process, focusing on key projects and coordinating with other Advance Procurement regions to harmonize global processes. The role supports the Regional Head of Tendering and Sales Team Leads, develops supplier relationships and procurement practices, and manages regional Advance Procurement Specialists and Managers.

The position provides competitive supplier quotations for Factored Goods, identifies bundling and cost-reduction opportunities, and helps ensure supplier contracts and purchase orders do not expose the company to financial, technical, business, or legal risks. It also develops tools and standard operating procedures to support tendering and operations through requests for quotation, handover, and purchase order placement.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or Commercial.
• At least 7 years of procurement experience, with an emphasis on Factored Goods.
• Technical expertise or experience in one of the concerned commodities.
• Prior experience managing regional or local teams.
• Cross-functional and cross-cultural management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Head of Tendering and corresponding Sales Team Leads.
• Identify bundling opportunities across multiple project opportunities throughout the regions.
• Work strategically with suppliers to ensure their early involvement in key projects.
• Align with other Advance Procurement regions and Category Management to make effective use of available knowledge and contacts.
• Manage and develop Advance Procurement Specialists and Managers within the region.
• Provide competitive quotations from Factored Goods suppliers in response to requests from sales and tendering departments.
• Develop and implement tools and standard operating procedures supporting tendering and operations in requests for quotation, handover, and purchase order placement to suppliers.
• Drive engagement and build relationships with Factored Goods suppliers at key levels.
• Coordinate with Sales through the tendering and order-entry process to help ensure supplier contracts and purchase orders do not expose the company to financial, technical, business, or legal risks.
• Support tendering and sales with cost reductions.
• Engage with key levels in supplier organizations.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings account matching.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree