Buyer

Sulzer; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days' holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Sulzer Learning Pathways

Armed Forces Support – MOD scheme

Job summary

Sulzer GT Aero Services Ltd. in Aberdeen seeks a skilled Buyer to procure materials and services, ensuring timely delivery and cost effectiveness. The role collaborates with engineering, production and QA to meet specs and schedules.

You will negotiate with suppliers, process orders, monitor stock, and support continuous improvement initiatives while upholding regulatory and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years in purchasing or procurement, ideally aerospace/manufacturing.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and build vendor relationships.
• Prepare and process purchase orders with accuracy and policy compliance.
• Monitor inventory and anticipate material needs to support production.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and QA on material specs.
• Resolve supplier issues including quality, late deliveries, and invoices.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance for cost savings.
• Maintain purchasing records and generate reports as required.
• Ensure procurement complies with regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product development and improvements.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Buyer to join our team at Sulzer GT Aero Services Ltd. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring goods and services necessary for our operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish strong vendor relationships.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate material needs to prevent stockouts and support production schedules.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance departments to understand material requirements and specifications.
• Resolve supplier issues, including quality discrepancies, late deliveries, and invoice discrepancies.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and generate reports as required.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and company ethical guidelines.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role, preferably within the aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial services sector.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of purchasing best practices and supply chain management principles.

What we offer you

• A competitive salary
• A company-wide bonus scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
• 33 days' holiday
• Defined pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
• Costco membership option
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Armed Forces Support - As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13'000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.