Head of Advance Procurement - Americas
Sulzer • Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Nov 11, 2026
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About the role
The Head of Regional Advance Procurement is responsible for managing the advanced procurement side of the tendering process for the region, focusing on key projects, while aligning closely with other Advance Procurement regions to harmonize Global processes.What you'll do
- Lend support to Regional Head of Tendering and the corresponding Sales Team Leads
- Identify bundling opportunities across multiple project opportunities throughout the regions
- Works strategically with suppliers to ensure early involvement of suppliers in key projects
- Align closely with other Advance Procurement regions and Category management to ensure best use of available knowledge and contacts
- Manage and develop Advance Procurement Specialists and Managers within the region
- In charge of providing Factored Goods competitive quotations from the suppliers. according to the request of sales and tendering departments
- Develop and implement tools and SOPs that support Tendering and Operations in RFQ, handover and Purchase order placement to suppliers
- Drive engagement and build relationships with Factored Goods suppliers at key levels
- Coordinate - in conjunction with Sales - through the tendering and order entry process, to ensure supplier contracts and purchase orders do not expose the company to financial, technical, business, or legal risks
- Support tendering and sales for cost reductions
- Engage with key levels in the supplier’s organization
What you'll need
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or Commercial
- At least 7 years experience in procurement with emphasis on Factored Goods
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Technical Expertise or experience in one of the concerned commodities
- Prior experience managing regional or local teams
- Cross functional and cross-cultural management experience
What we offer you
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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