Procurement Manager

Sulzer; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health plan

33 days holiday

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

EV charging parking

Gym facilities

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds site, an Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function and drive world-class supply chain performance. The role focuses on complex, high-value pump packages and global projects across energy, water, industrial and renewable sectors.

The successful candidate will oversee a 5-person team, develop strategic procurement plans, manage supplier relations, and deliver cost reductions while ensuring quality

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership in manufacturing/engineered environments.
• Experience developing and guiding procurement teams.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with technical engineered components and manufacturing commodities.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP processes and procurement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 direct reports to build a high-performance procurement function.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiation and contract management activities.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and supplier development programs.
• Collaborate with global procurement teams to leverage group buying power and best practice.

Skills

Procurement leadership

People management

Negotiation

MRP/ERP systems

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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.

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 Programme
• 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