Project Buyer

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days' holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Costco membership option

Discounted car leasing

Long Service Awards

Sulzer Learning Pathways

MOD Defence Employer Recognition –dv1

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds facility seeks a Project Buyer to drive end-to-end procurement of engineered components and assemblies. You will manage purchase orders, build supplier relationships, and work with engineering and quality teams to meet delivery, cost and performance targets.

The role emphasizes supplier development, risk mitigation and strong stakeholder management in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering/Project Buyer, Procurement or Project Management within manufacturing/OEM.
• Proven supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with engineered components, fabrications, castings or machined parts is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for Engineered to Order products and raise POs to meet requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, expediting deliveries and addressing shortages and risks.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms to deliver value.
• Support supplier selection, qualification and development including visits to facilities.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Quality to meet technical sourcing needs.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Procurement

Engineering/Project Buyer experience

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

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 Project 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. This role would suit a Buyer or Project Manager looking for the next step in their career.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process for Engineered to Order products - Motors, Gearboxes, Fluid Systems, Valves, Control Panels. Raising and managing purchase orders in line with business requirements, including all Hardware and Software deliveries. Developing strong relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery, quality and cost expectations are achieved.
• Monitoring supplier performance, expediting deliverables 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 including development and relationship visits at global supplier facilities.
• Collaborating with Engineering & Quality teams on technical sourcing requirements and Supplier Development activities. Owning your commodities, all supplier relationships locally and influencing the business supply chain direction.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in an Engineering/Project Buyer, Procurement or Project Management role within manufacturing, engineering or an OEM environment.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Experience in Procurement and management of 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.

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