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About the role Develop and lead the regional procurement strategy, objectives, governance and processes for Services across the Middle East & CIS region, covering all product lines including pump services, turbomachinery services, electromechanical services, spare parts, retrofits and field/site services. The role aligns regional procurement priorities with division, global SCM and business strategies, while supporting the needs of service centres, legal entities and project execution teams. It is accountable for improving supplier performance, reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), improving On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, shortening lead times, strengthening contract coverage and reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Main tasks:
Develop regional procurement strategy, objectives and processes for the Services division across Middle East & CIS, in accordance with Sulzer procurement guidelines.
Align regional priorities with Global Services SCM, division procurement and local business requirements.
Develop and maintain a high-performance procurement culture that improves KPI delivery and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Work across the division matrix organization, balancing global category strategies, regional needs, local legal entity requirements and service centre execution priorities.
Deliver regional procurement benefits, savings, cost avoidance and supplier performance improvements across all service product lines.
Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on leading practice procurement to the region.
Manage long-term partnerships with key strategic suppliers, in alignment with division procurement, based on quality, cost, OTIF, responsiveness, compliance and regional service requirements.
Assess, qualify and select regional suppliers in close cooperation with product line, service centre, project execution and legal entity teams.
Drafting of regional framework agreements and execution of contract management
Coordinate procurement development activities, e.g.: governance, new tools digital developments, e-procurement, supplier development, supplier risk, ESG.
Standardization and monitoring the procurement processes
Build and maintain a strong regional network with legal entity procurement managers and operational stakeholders across Middle East & CIS.
Competencies required:
Result oriented
Effectively develop and manage the team
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills and even better listening skills
Drive & Motivation
Willingness and capability to lead discussions and make decisions
Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as standard contractual terms and conditions
Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
Strong negotiation skills to use for large commercial deals
Experience with modern category management, sourcing and procurement systems
Willingness to travel
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Education requirements:
Educated to degree level in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related area, with a master’s degree preferred
Job experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in regional procurement, senior supply management, or operations experience
Proven track record of delivering large savings and other value to large swaths of spend via a strong team of employees
Knowledge requirements (professional, technical, language, safety):
Knowledge of customs legislation and procedures
Familiar with the major ERP systems
Fluent in English
Supplier Management Knowledge
(OTIF, Lead-times, Safety Stocks, MOQ, Supplier Assessment, Supplier Contracts, Supplier Quality)
As per local requirements
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Skills Required
- Degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering or related field
- Master's degree
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in regional procurement, senior supply management, or operations
- Proven track record delivering large savings and value across significant spend categories
- In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
- Experience with modern category management, sourcing and procurement systems
- Familiarity with major ERP systems
- Strong negotiation skills for large commercial deals
- Experience managing supplier performance (OTIF, lead-times, safety stocks, MOQ, supplier assessment, contracts, supplier quality)
- Knowledge of customs legislation and procedures
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent English
- Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standard contractual terms
- Willingness to travel
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
