Commercial Manager

Are you a commercial management professional ready to take on a key role within a dynamic and innovative engineering environment? Sulzer is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team and oversee high-value, post-contract claims across our global business. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to drive commercial success, provide strategic guidance on complex contractual matters, and play a key role in Sulzer's continued growth and success. If you are proactive, commercially astute, and have a proven track record in commercial management, claims handling, contract management, and managing customer/supplier relations, this is your chance to shape the future of our business while advancing your career. Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Take ownership of claims driving successful outcomes for Sulzer and our customers.
• Provide expert advice to Project Management and Procurement teams on the successful management of relationships, contract terms, change orders, and ensuring compliance throughout the post contract project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Management and Procurement teams to ensure smooth contract execution, effective claims management, whilst build strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Oversee the Warranty team, with line management responsibility, ensuring claims are processed correctly and complex issues are escalated for successful commercial resolution.
• Ensure contracts are managed effectively post-project, providing guidance to colleagues proactively preventing any emerging disputes.
• Commercial management of ad hoc claims from other areas of the business, as required.
• Always being a supportive champion of Sulzer's TEAM and LEAD cultural values.
  
  A business degree or similar qualification in a commercial/contract area (equivalent professional experience will be considered for strong candidates), with knowledge of commercial contract issues and claims management.
• Over 5 years in a similar role within Engineering, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, Electrical Engineering, or related industries.
• Experience managing high-value and complex claims, with a focus on commercially viable solutions.
• Ability to build relationships with senior management, clients, suppliers, and teams across multiple global regions.
• To be an excellent communicator, and a team player, and a great negotiator.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, ready to take on a leadership role in an evolving function.
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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., 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.