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Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering company working at the intersection of fluid engineering, process equipment and industrial services. Its portfolio includes pumps, mixers, compressors, turbocompressors, separators, heat exchangers, mechanical seals and related accessories, alongside complete process plants and water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company supports customers in energy, water, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, and other industrial markets through equipment servicing, spare parts, digital monitoring and control technologies, and field and turnaround operations. Job opportunities at Sulzer span the engineering, manufacturing, service and digital capabilities needed to deliver and maintain this equipment and infrastructure.
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Category Specialist – Sales Equipment Procurement

Lead global procurement for sales equipment supporting Sulzer’s Water and Industry businesses. Manage sourcing, suppliers, negotiations, and procurement frameworks from Barcelona or Madrid.

ESSpainOn-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredSales
ERP

Description

  • Analyze purchasing data to identify patterns across suppliers, markets, and stakeholders
  • Create and execute a global sales-equipment category strategy for the Water and Industry businesses
  • Find opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize products, reduce costs, and improve commercial terms
  • Direct sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract completion
  • Develop procurement frameworks for sales entities and local procurement teams
  • Assess regional and global sourcing options against local needs, logistics, risk, and total cost
  • Strengthen supplier partnerships and track performance through KPIs and recurring business reviews
  • Assess suppliers for capability, competitiveness, quality, sustainability, and strategic alignment
  • Complete supplier qualification and risk evaluations
  • Work with local procurement teams to apply global strategies in individual markets
  • Help standardize sales equipment and customer-specific components across business units and regions
  • Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders
  • Assist with purchase-order execution as the category operating model evolves
  • Provide procurement input to new product introductions and product development initiatives
  • Keep procurement records current and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
  • Advance continuous improvement, workplace safety, employee wellbeing, and sustainability

Requirements

  • Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field at bachelor’s or master’s level, or equivalent professional experience
  • Around five years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, category management, or a similar purchasing position
  • Background managing sourcing projects, supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations, and contracts
  • Experience with industrial equipment, technical products, tools, catalog-driven products, or related categories
  • Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn purchasing data into sourcing strategies and business opportunities
  • Track record of identifying cost drivers and achieving measurable savings or cost avoidance
  • Effective negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities
  • Capacity to work across procurement, sales, technical teams, and business stakeholders in an international setting
  • Proactive, organized, and results-focused approach to handling competing priorities
  • Ability to work independently while partnering with local and global teams
  • Excellent English proficiency
  • Advanced digital skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel
  • Working knowledge of ERP concepts and readiness to learn new systems quickly
  • Preferred: Experience in industrial equipment, engineering, manufacturing, or technical distribution
  • Preferred: Experience managing categories that combine global strategy with local execution
  • Preferred: Familiarity with retail, catalog purchasing, or standardized product portfolios
  • Preferred: Experience supporting Water, Industry, sales organizations, or project-based operations
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of Spanish
  • Preferred: Experience with SAP, Salesforce, business intelligence tools, or similar digital platforms
  • Preferred: Background in a complex global or matrix organization
  • Preferred: Knowledge of supply-chain risk management, supplier qualification, and continuity planning

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Eligibility for variable compensation tied to personal and financial objectives, where applicable
  • Meal vouchers in accordance with local policy
  • Voluntary flexible benefits program that may include health insurance, transport, or childcare options
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace
  • Career development opportunities within an established international engineering company
  • Opportunity to join an organization focused on ongoing transformation and improvement
  • Further benefits may be available depending on the role and location

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