Factored Buyer

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health Plan

33 days holiday

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance

Discounts & perks

Costco membership

Car leasing

Long service awards

Learning Pathways

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds is seeking a Factored Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement of factored and engineered products, developing supplier relationships and ensuring on-time delivery.

You will raise purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with Production Planning and Engineering to optimise material availability and drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for factored and engineered products.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to meet delivery, quality and cost targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve shortages and risks.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms to drive value.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and development activities.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to align material availability with demand.
• Work with Engineering on technical sourcing and new product introductions.
• Assist with inventory optimisation and working capital improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Inventory planning

Sourcing engineered parts

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

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

Sulzer’s Leeds facility is a global centre of excellence for advanced design and manufacturing, delivering OEM pump technology and engineered solutions for critical industries including energy, water, chemicals and infrastructure. Following significant recent investment, the site is rapidly evolving, strengthening capabilities in advanced machining, digital engineering, testing and innovation—and serves as an end-to-end hub where new pumps are brought to life from concept and design through to manufacture, testing, delivery and full lifecycle support.. We are now looking for a Factored Buyer to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in ensuring the seamless procurement of externally manufactured components, assemblies and engineered products that support our customer commitments across the globe.

What you'll be doing

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process for factored and engineered products.
• Raising and managing purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery, quality and cost expectations are achieved.
• Monitoring supplier performance and proactively resolving shortages, delays and supply chain risks.
• Negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial terms to deliver value to the business.
• Supporting supplier selection, qualification and development activities.
• Working closely with Production Planning to ensure material availability aligns with customer demand.
• Collaborating with Engineering teams on technical sourcing requirements and new product introductions.
• Supporting inventory optimisation and working capital improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Factored Buyer, Procurement or Supply Chain role within manufacturing, engineering or an OEM environment.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Experience purchasing engineered components, fabricated products, castings, machined parts or technical equipment would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS is desirable.

What we offer you

We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:

• Core Benefits
• 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

Onsite Perks

• Free, secure parking with EV charging
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Newly modernised work areas
• Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
• 24/7 onsite gym
• Subsidised vending machines
• Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food

Working Pattern

This role is primarily site-based in Leeds, reflecting its close connection to our operations and team collaboration. However, we take a positive and flexible approach to ways of working, recognising the importance of balance and autonomy, so ad-hoc home working can be supported where appropriate. Alongside this, we offer a 37-hour working week with a flexi-time policy, giving you the ability to bank hours and take them back as service leave, helping you manage your time in a way that works best for 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 recognised as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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.