Strategic Procurement Manager- Full Time – Santa Ana, CA

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step. 

Join us at JWC Sulzer known for legendary shredders and screens, including the Muffin Monster® – the world’s first dual-shafted sewage grinder. This is an exciting opportunity where you lead & motivate team of operational buyers within JWC. You will liaise & Co-operate with Strategic Procurement & category managers in the Sulzer Group implementing long term sourcing strategies; selecting, developing and managing suppliers, interacting effectively with global internal teams among others Tendering, Global Category Managers, PD, R&D and the multiple local teams at the WIBU manufacturing units. 

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead & motivate JWC buyers team on daily operational duties associated with role
• Develop team , including selection and onboarding of new team members to be proficient in their role
• Develop own technical knowledge of product
• Train, develop, appraise, coach all procurement staff in their roles
• Innovate, drive continuous improvement culture and can do attitude within team and wider NW to ensure continuous improved performance & service

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Third level qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 - 7 yrs in similar role.
• Leading by example - Operational buyer team
• Ability to think critically and have all the necessary skills (example. Product cost break down analysis)
• Knowledge of Six Sigma
• Identify and mitigate risks in procurement processes and activities
• Travel requirement in the role up to 20%
• Presentation skills on MGMT level

What we offer you:

• A competitive basic salary
• Inclusion in our company-wide bonus scheme
• PTO
• 401K Match
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways

Please note: No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role? 

Reach out to Natasha Duggal at Natasha.Duggal@sulzer.com. 
 
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We are looking forward hearing from you!