Category Buyer – Fabrications
Full Time – Leeds, United Kingdom
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.
At Sulzer Leeds, we design and manufacture some of the largest and most complex engineered pump packages worldwide, serving key industries such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewable Energy. We’re seeking a Category Buyer to lead procurement excellence across our specialised, high‑value supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement from the initial order placement through to final delivery, ensuring everything stays within budget and project timescales.
- Negotiate purchasing terms, including staged payments and cash flow optimisation, while maintaining market competitiveness through regular benchmarking.
- Manage and develop supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven background in a related manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Experience with SAP is essential for maintaining delivery data and delegated authority tasks.
- Influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to communicate risks effectively across the business.
- CIPS qualification is preferred, though not essential.
- A strong teamwork ethic, attention to detail, and the flexibility to travel to supplier sites as required.
Benefits
- 37‑hour working week with flexible hours.
- A competitive basic salary.
- A company‑wide bonus scheme.
- 33 days of annual leave.
- Defined pension contribution.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
- Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers.
- Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends.
- Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity.
- Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
- Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities.
- Onsite, multi‑faith prayer room.
- Sports & Social Club with weekly and monthly prize draws, memorable outings, birthday surprises, and more.
- 24/7 onsite gym.
- Onsite subsidised canteen, serving hot and cold meals daily.
Contact
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Michael Homer. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity
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 recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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