Regional Procurement Manager Middle East & Caspian
Core
Develop and lead regional procurement strategy, governance, and processes for Services across the Middle East & CIS region, covering pump services, turbomachinery, electromechanical services, spare parts, and field services.
Role type
Regional Procurement Manager
Builds
Regional procurement strategy, supplier partnerships, and framework agreements for Sulzer Services division
Domain
Industrial engineering services (pumps, turbomachinery) and global supply chain management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, contract negotiation, category management, cost reduction (TCO/COPQ), stakeholder alignment, regulatory compliance, ERP systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Master's degree in supply chain/economics/finance, experience with ESG initiatives, digital procurement tools
Technologies
ERP systems, e-procurement platforms
Responsibilities
Develop regional procurement strategy and processes; Align regional priorities with global and local business needs; Manage long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers; Assess, qualify, and select regional suppliers; Draft framework agreements and manage contracts; Coordinate procurement development activities (governance, supplier risk, ESG); Build regional network with legal entity procurement managers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC