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Expeditor / Buyer, PP Europe - Full Time - Allschwil, Switzerland

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 an Expeditor / Buyer to join our Procurement team in Allschwil.


The successful candidate will be responsible for Post-Order Management to facilitate "on-time" delivery of goods and services, drive cost-effective solutions and ensure the smooth operation of our procurement processes. Building and maintaining strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers of components, key equipment as well as engineering and manufacturing services (regionally and globally) will also be a key element in this role.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Negotiate contracts with awarded vendors in line with preferred suppliers’ lists.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Issue and keep purchase orders updated in SAP.
• Coordinate schedule requirements with external suppliers and Sulzer key functions.
• Manage the RFx process, and lead selection and award recommendation process with project team.
• Monitor and manage internal and external expediting as per project requirements.
• Schedule quality acceptance and inspections visits according to agreed schedule.
• Manage expediting from project team location, via designated project team members at supplier facility, and/or by supplier visits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, operations, and finance to identify procurement needs and align strategies with business objectives.
• Drive supplier selection, evaluation, and development initiatives to ensure a robust and reliable supply chain network.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Business and/or technical qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in an international/global environment.
• Proven track record of successful expediting and execution of procurement in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Great relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Impeccable time-management, with the ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Strategic thinking and understanding of risk management.
• Very good team player.

What we offer you:

• Attractive compensation and vacation plan
• Excellent social benefits
• Global development opportunities
• An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
• Free parking space and accessibility with public transportation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service awards

Step into the world of Chemtech Process Plants, where innovation meets process engineering to redefine the standards of process technology. The Process Plants Business Unit is dedicated to creating advanced process solutions that address intricate challenges in various fields such as electrification of separation processes, use of green feedstocks, low carbon solutions, zero water discharge, circular economy for chemicals, solvent and materials. With an extensive range of process solutions and services, the group caters to diverse markets and applications, including petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, bio-chemicals/fuels, and e-chemicals.
Sulzer is seeking passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about being a part of an innovative technology corporation driving the transition to a greener society. We promote a culture of teamwork within an entrepreneurial environment that appreciates grit, responsibility, and excellence. This allows everyone to make contributions, share their ideas, and work collectively to achieve success.

Apply now and let's make chemistry happen.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for non-EU/EFTA citizens for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Silvia De Bellis at Silvia.De Bellis@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.