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Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.\nAbout the role\nThe Procurement Engineer is responsible for managing the purchasing process for goods and services required by the organization. This includes sourcing suppliers and subcontractors, obtaining quotations, negotiating prices, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries in a timely and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.With increasing business demands, this job description outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the Procurement Engineering role:\nFull Engagement in Procurement of Direct, Indirect, OPEX, CAPEX (if any) and Project Buyouts, ensuring alignment with business objectives.\nManage and enhance supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, and on-time delivery performance.\nStrategic sourcing of best-in-cost suppliers required for the project or business needs.\nSupport LEAN procurement processes to support operational efficiency.\nCollaborate across functions and regions to deliver value and commercial excellence.\nContribute to cost-reduction initiatives through assigned projects.\nIdentify and address supplier risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and ESG standards.\nDrive innovation through strategic supplier engagement.\n• Utilize digital procurement tools to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.\nFor Procurement Activities & Project Procurement:\nDevelop Procurement Plans for assigned projects.\n Manage long lead items and critical sourcing packages.\nParticipate in project kick-off meetings.\nSupport risk mitigation for supply chain constraints.\nProcess purchase requisitions into Requests for Quotation and Purchase Orders.\nObtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, delivery, terms, and specifications while closely working with stakeholders.\nPerform commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, liquidated damages, warranties, delivery schedules, and contractual deviations aligning to Sulzer Terms and Conditions.\nParticipate in claim resolution and variation management with suppliers\nPrepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring all details are accurate, traceable, aligned with project or operational needs and in full company compliance.\nSupport Sales for bidding work and strategic vendor positioning\nConduct commercial evaluations while supporting technical evaluations in collaboration with Engineering and Project teams.\nEnsure supplier deviations, qualifications, and compliance with project specifications are relayed to the right stakeholders and answered in timely manner.\nLead sourcing activities for engineered equipment, fabricated packages, and subcontracted services.\nEvaluate suppliers based on total cost of ownership, technical capability, manufacturing capacity, and project execution performance.\nParticipate in supplier clarification meetings and technical discussions.\nFor Supplier Coordination:\nLiaise with vendors to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues related to order fulfillment, pricing, or documentation.\nMaintain and update approved vendor lists (AVL) in the process and work closely with Meercat.\nSupport vendor onboarding in case vendor is not In Meercat. Request support from Vendor Management team when required for Audit\nCoordinate supplier audits together with Quality and Engineering/ Audit teams\nRelated work experience\nMinimum 5-8 years procurement experience within EPC, Oil & Gas, Process Equipment, Chemical, Energy, or Industrial projects. \nExperience sourcing Key packages such as Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Compressors, Fabricated Skids, E&I \nExposure to engineering or technical procurement is an advantage \nCan communicate in English. Mandarin is an advantage.\nSAP procurement experience and willing to learn more on Digital Procurement\nExperience working in multinational and cross-functional environments. \nProven track record in supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives. \nExperience with international sourcing and global supply chains. \nFamiliarity with Incoterms, contract management, and commercial negotiations. \nFormal education or equivalent\nBachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.\nSkills\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.\nGood negotiation, communication abilities, and contract management skills.\nEnergetic, positive and flexi-mindset, open-minded to dynamic changes\nAbility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize under tight deadlines.\nTeam players with a proactive and solutions-oriented attitude.\nKnowledge of sourcing practices and supply chain processes.\nProblem-solving mindset with attention to detail.\nAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.\nFluent both in writing and talking in English. Mandarin is an advantage.\nGood computer applications, such as word, excel, and PowerPoint, etc.\nBe familiar with national financial and economic laws and regulations, as well as the fundamentals of taxation, and understand basic accounting standards\nSafety Responsibilities\nTo adhere strictly to the company and national ESH regulations and operational\nprocedures\nTo contribute development of environmentally friendly products and solutions\nTo participate and contribute to consultation process in health and safety related\nactivities, where applicable\nTo report all ESH potential and actual incidents to line manager or site ESH manager\nTo help prevent and report any environmental and health and safety violations in the\nworkplace\nWhat we offer you\n.\nSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. 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