Procurement Manager

sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Health plan

33 days holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sulzer’s Leeds site is a leading Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function and drive world-class supply chain performance on high-value engineered pump packages.

Join a respected engineering business with a global footprint, modern facilities, and a focus on cost reduction, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration. Flexible site-based working with a 37-hour week and supportive learning pathways.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership experience within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience managing procurement teams.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience procuring engineered components and manufacturing commodities.
• MRP/ERP understanding and procurement process knowledge.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.
• CIPS qualification, or working towards, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of direct reports.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation and contract management activities.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and drive cost reduction.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and supply chain optimisation.
• Support complex project procurement for large engineered-to-order pump packages.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPI management and supplier development programmes.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to leverage group purchasing power.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Technical procurement

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

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

At Sulzer, innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our Leeds site is an Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility and a recognised centre of excellence within our global network. From this facility, we engineer and manufacture some of the largest and most complex pump packages in the world, supporting critical infrastructure projects across the energy, water, industrial and renewable sectors worldwide.

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function and continue driving world-class supply chain performance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business and play a key role in delivering complex, high‑value projects to customers across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 direct reports, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation and contract management activities.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring performance against quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities for value engineering and supply chain optimisation.
• Support complex project procurement activities for large engineered-to-order pump packages.
• Monitor supplier performance through robust KPI management and supplier development programmes.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to leverage group purchasing power and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks whilst maintaining continuity of supply.

What We're Looking For

• Proven procurement leadership experience within a manufacturing, engineering, industrial or project-based environment.
• Experience managing and developing procurement or purchasing teams.
• Strong supplier negotiation, contract management and commercial skills.
• Experience procuring technical engineered components, fabricated assemblies, castings, machined parts or related manufacturing commodities.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and procurement processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organisation.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
• CIPS qualification, or working towards, would be advantageous.

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
• 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.

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 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 recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.