Sulzer Careers: Purchasing (94497)
Sulzer Careers: Purchasing (94497)
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ServicesAME-E495
Purchasing-Full Time-La Porte (TX)United States
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.
We are looking for a/anPurchasing to join our ServicesAME team in United States.
Job Description:
The primary functions of the Purchasing Agent are to work with Operations and perform all assigned duties relating to the purchasing of material for jobs in the shop. Complete standard purchasing forms including bid requests material requisitions purchase orders logs and reports. Additionally the purchasing agent will oversee all inventories.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Order parts for jobs promptly as advised by shop departments.
- Support operations in preparations of quotes and estimates by contacting vendors for budgetary pricing and availability for equipment and materials.
- Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors customers or service providers etc.
- Accurately complete material requisitions and purchase orders and enter them into the data base.
- Must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function.
- Must be able to manage budgets and avoid delay costs including shipping.
- Development of vendors and/or contractors. Negotiate contracts with vendors for service and quantity purchasing as directed by Head of Procurement
- Issue purchase orders
- Cost control change control and scheduling of materials.
- Inventory management perform cycle counts and reconcile with ERP system.
- Frequently review work in progress (WIP) reports for material needs and delivery times.
- Expediting orders quotes backorders work scope changes etc.
- Order restock items such as general consumables safety welding machine tooling A-stock items and office supplies
- Pick up parts from vendors if needed
- Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks forklifts dollies and other related equipment.
- Other duties as assigned such as filing; assisting in the office or with special projects.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of safety practices
- Skill in operating automotive materials handling and office equipment
- Skill in lifting heavy packages and objects
- Skill in following both verbal and written instructions
- Works independently & with a team
- Ability to multi-task
- Handle working in a fast-paced environment and challenging tasks
- Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365 a plus)
- Basic knowledge using of Microsoft apps (e.g. Excel Word etc.)
Reach out to Hayley Lazar at or Hiring Manager Mohammed team is looking forward hearing from you!
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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