Procurement Manager - Indirect Categories

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leeds seeks a professional to lead indirect procurement with a strong focus on MRO. You will build a high-performing team and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in procurement within a manufacturing setting and excellent negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

33 days of annual leave

Defined contribution pension

Employee assistance programmes

Onsite gym and canteen

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in indirect procurement with a strong emphasis on MRO in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building category management capabilities and hiring/managing a team.
• Demonstrable success delivering group-wide savings and supplier consolidation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning and execution for indirect categories with MRO as the priority area.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement/category team.
• Design and implement category management processes.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cost analysis

Education

Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) or relevant degree

Tools

ERP systems

E-procurement systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Sulzer is a renowned leader in fluid engineering with a century-long tradition of excellence in pumps, agitators, compressors and critical rotating equipment across varied industries. This is a newly created opportunity at our Leeds site to lead indirect procurement with a primary focus on MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations). You will build the category management function, recruit and develop your team, and deliver group-wide cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation and rigorous cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning and execution for indirect categories with MRO as the priority area.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement/category team: recruiting, coaching and developing capability.
• Design and implement category management (segmentation, supplier tiers, SRM, KPIs).
• Identify and deliver group-wide cost savings, consolidation and standardisation opportunities.
• Perform deep-dive cost and total cost of ownership analysis to inform sourcing decisions and business cases.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation and contract management for key indirect suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, risk and sustainability initiatives; drive continuous improvement.
• Provide executive reporting and present the "big picture" and detailed analysis to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in indirect procurement with a strong emphasis on MRO in a manufacturing, engineering or heavy-industry environment.
• Experience building category management capabilities and hiring/managing a team.
• Demonstrable success delivering group-wide savings and supplier consolidation programmes.
• Excellent commercial & negotiation skills; comfortable leading high-value contracts.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience with ERP/e-procurement systems and supplier performance frameworks.
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS) or relevant degree desirable.

What we offer

Sulzer Leeds is currently undergoing a huge modernisation and renovation project, creating a cutting-edge working environment designed for collaboration, innovation, and employee wellbeing. Joining us now means you'll be part of an exciting transformation at one of Sulzer's flagship UK facilities.

• Competitive basic salary with a personal bonus scheme paid annually based on company and individual performance.
• 33 days of annual leave
• A defined contribution pension
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes and access to discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
• Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers and discounted personal car leasing for you, your family, and friends.
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your contribution and continuous learning & development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities, plus an onsite multi-faith prayer room.
• Flexible working hours to help you balance your work and personal life.
• A vibrant Sport & Social Club with prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more.
• A 24/7 onsite gym, subsidised vending machines, and a canteen serving fresh hot and cold food to keep you energised.

Contact

Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail]. Our team is looking forward to hearing from 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.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13'500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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