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Sulzer Pumps US Inc. Sr. Buyer in Barboursville, West Virginia

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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.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

  • Performs the purchasing functions including preparation of purchase orders, change orders, supply agreement drafts and documents.

  • Perform supplier performance reviews with coworkers utilizing the Sulzer standard supplier evaluation tools and report supplier performance to management as required

  • Review material requisitions, evaluate quotations, authorize purchases within budgetary and authority limits according to company established criteria and product-specific criteria

  • Evaluate part requirements and supplier options to assure best utilization of source of supply and supply chain programs to optimize part delivery, cost and quality

  • Resolve discrepancies pertaining to purchase orders, requisitions, supplier deliveries, prices, invoices, and trouble shoot issues relative to non-conforming good with suppliers and appropriate company personnel

  • Regular and reliable attendance

  • Manage purchase orders from placement through receiving

  • Maintain strong supplier relationship and perform all duties and responsibilities within established procedures and standard of ethical conduct

  • Provide and maintain accurate and current information on order status

  • Research cost saving opportunities

  • Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. Supports and cooperates in company-wide Quality Management effort

  • Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards

  • Performs other duties as assigned

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent education and experience; MBA a plus

  • Five years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; C.P.M. designation preferred

  • Experience with global contract implementation and management

  • Experience with computerized procurement systems

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines

  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

What we offer you:

  • Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer

  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match

  • Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability

  • Motivating wellness program

  • Employee assistance program

  • Service awards at 5 years

  • Paid paternal leave

  • Gym reimbursement

  • Health savings account with employer matching

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

Do you have a question about the 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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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