Category Buyer - Fabrications

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company-wide bonus scheme

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Access to a wide range of discounts

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leeds is seeking a Category Buyer to lead procurement excellence across a specialized supply chain. The role involves managing procurement from order placement through delivery, negotiating purchasing terms, and maintaining supplier relationships. Candidates should have experience in a related manufacturing industry and familiarity with SAP. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and access to numerous employee perks such as an onsite gym and discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven background in a related manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is essential for maintaining delivery data.
• Strong teamwork ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement from initial order placement to final delivery.
• Negotiate purchasing terms and maintain market competitiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Influencing and persuasion

Attention to detail

Flexibility to travel

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

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 [e-mail] 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.