Head of Procurement

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment,和

Car leasing for you and family

Long service awards

Learning pathways

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Head of Procurement for our Leeds facility to drive strategic procurement initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and oversee delivery of large-scale global projects. You will lead a team of buyers, ensuring KPI-driven performance and collaboration across operations, quality, and production to align procurement with business goals.

The role emphasizes cost-effective sourcing, policy compliance, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within an

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading buyers and driving supplier performance.
• Ability to develop strategies, negotiate contracts, and implement KPIs for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for cost-effective sourcing of components, materials and items.
• Lead a team of buyers to drive operational excellence and supplier performance.
• Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and implement KPIs.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, commercial and production to align procurement with goals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and focus on quality, safety and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

CIPS/MCIPS

Engineering procurement

Castings procurement

Education

CIPS/MCIPS qualification preferred

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We’re looking for a Head of Procurement to join the Senior Leadership team for our Leeds facility. In this key role, you’ll drive strategic procurement initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and ensure seamless delivery of large scale global projects, critical to our world-class pumping solutions.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of components, raw materials, and factored items.
• Lead a team of buyers, driving operational excellence and supplier performance to meet customer requirements.
• Manage key supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and implement KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including operations, quality control, commercial, and production, to align procurement with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with Sulzer’s procurement policies and industry standards, maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability.

To succeed in this role:

• A CIPS/MCIPS qualification is preferred, but experience is more important – you must be able to demonstrate a strong background in procurement within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation with an understanding of the procurement challenges associated with large-scale, complex customer projects.
• Experience in castings and raw materials procurement.
• Leadership and team management skills, with a track record of driving performance.
• Commercial acumen, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What we offer you

• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• 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
• Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your work and personal life
• Our Leeds site has undergone a major redevelopment, creating a modern, state-of-the-art working environment designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.
• This is an exciting time to join us and experience the benefits of a refreshed, future-ready workplace.

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 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 centres 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.