Buyer/Planner - Full-time - Portland, OR (US) **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 Buyer/Planner to join our FE_WIBU team in Portland, OR. This position will manage operational purchasing process and ensure on-time and in quality availability of materials & services. **Your main tasks and responsibilities:** + Supports Operational Purchasing Manager in all areas operational purchasing and other relevant matters. + Mentors junior purchasing professionals. + Maintains overall responsibility for purchase order placement and incoming process with suppliers. + Executes operational order placement. + Tracks order fulfillment, participates in post-order compliance and runs most NCR/ claim handling processes. + Provides support for supplier development (e.g. support supplier qualification) + Creates and implements category strategiesfor locally managed-spend sub-categories (following + the guidelines of global procurement if appropriate). + Performs supplier selection and oversees/ performs qualification for local spend categories. **To succeed in this role, you will need:** + Great analytical skills + Ability to effectively communicate to drive results + Negotiation and inter-personnel skills + Ability to work under time pressure + Ability to read technical specifications + Knowledge of quality management, quality tools, manufacturing, engineering, logistic are preferred + Educated to degree level or at vocational school in business-related studies or equivalent work experience + Proficient knowledge of relevant ERP systems (MM) + Procurement experience advantageous. + Seasoned Microsoft Office skills. **What we offer you:** + Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits + Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance + 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with immediate vesting. + Company paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment. + Annual bonus program. + Competitive Paid Time Off. + 12 company paid holidays per year. + Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance. + Quarterly gym reimbursement. No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role **Do you have a question about the role?** Reach out to Sydney Phillips at Sydney.phillips@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Manuel Machado. Our 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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. ​