Indirect Operational Buyer - Full Time - Madrid, SpainSulzer 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 Indirect Operational Buyer to join our GF_Group Procurement team in Spain who will execute indirect purchasing activities for Sulzer Management LTD across all indirect categories with established Purchase Order (PO) process including validating received invoices against the PO and working with stakeholders to validate that invoice is good to pay.Your main tasks and responsibilities:Strategy Input Support category manager to gather data (i.e. suppliers, spend, contracts).Stakeholder Engagement Manage stakeholder relationships within the Sulzer Management AG. Actively engage stakeholders and understand their key needs/requirements.Contract and Supplier Management Support implementation of global contracts that support the Global Category Strategy. Trigger agreement signature process, communicate with signatories the scope of the agreement in question, capture agreement to contract management database with right details (lifecycle, category..). Work with suppliers to get needed details to create supplier in supplier management system.Project Pipeline Identify process improvement opportunities, and promote procurement best practices at Sulzer Management AG.Compliance Enforce PO and contract compliance. Support implementation of standard indirect procedures, policies, processes and systems in Sulzer Management AG.Procurement Process Run Purchase Order process with business and work together with finance team. Responsible for the timely conversion of requisitions through to purchase order placement and ensuring invoices are good to pay based on PO. Coordinate with suppliers and business partners to resolve routine issues such as past-due POs, discrepancies with contract/invoice/PO mismatches, and other price/invoice issues. Secure purchase order acknowledgments for all purchase orders, where applicable. Understand local buying operations.To succeed in this role, you will need:Educated to degree level in Business Administration or related subjects or relevant work experience.1+ years work experience in a purchasing role with a focus on relevant categories.Understanding of key sourcing processes and tools as well as contractual and legal aspects.Fluent in English.Good analytical skills and mindset to be accurate when performing.Ability to influence others and align various interests.Proactive, target-oriented and assertive personality.Manage and adhere to timelines on assigned activities and tasks.Able to work in a changing environment.Able to solve problems and communicate complex issues clearly and effectively.Can-do attitude, positive mindset and motivation to learn more.What we offer you:A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.This position with potential for future development offers a challenging opportunity within an international environment.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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.About usSulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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