Overview
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Strategic Technical Buyer - Full Time - Burgos, Spain
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our general team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Join our Procurement team in Burgos (Spain) as a Strategic Technical Buyer to help us take the Operations Team to the next level.
Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement of materials, products and services within budget and timescales, adhering to Sulzer Policies and procedures.
- Identify and mitigate contract risks conducting deep negotiations with key suppliers.
- Support Sales & Tendering teams in cost reduction efforts ensuring proper terms and conditions are flown down to suppliers.
- Prepare technical and commercial evaluation sheets ensuring compliance to all requirements and like to like throughout panel of vendors.
- Ensure timely delivery of purchased supplies meeting project and production requirements with the required quality
- Expedite activities of suppliers and internal departments to support engineering and production progress.
- Communicate and escalate risks to delivery dates and production schedules.
- Maintain updated data on the ERP system for assigned responsibilities.
- Identify, document and communicate lessons learned to all relevant stakeholders according to Sulzer Spain procedures
- Establish working relationships with vendors to strengthen business and support company strategies.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
- Explore alternate sources for goods and materials
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and business performance, adding value to the company.
- Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives to drive cost reduction projects.
Qualifications
- Mechanical knowledge (rotating machinery, materials, manufacturing processes)
- Good at persuading and negotiating.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
- Teamwork oriented with excellent teambuilding skills
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with various departments, both inside and outside the local organization.
- Adaptability: Capable to work in a continuous changing environment
- Holds accountability for individual performance and outcomes
- At least 3 years’ experience in Contract management
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Fluent in English is a must
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Availability to travel within Spain and abroad
Benefits
- A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
- Restaurant tickets
- Permanent contract.
- Accident insurance.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role
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 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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📌 Strategic Technical Buyer
🏢 Sulzer
📍 Burgos