Senior Buyer Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee procurement for critical projects. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing setting. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits including private medical cover and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free onsite gym facilities

Canteen serving hot meals

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or significant procurement experience.
• Proven track record in managing supplier strategies.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned products and services.
• Manage the full purchasing cycle and supplier issue resolution.
• Conduct market benchmarking and negotiation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

FE_Energy-E262

Senior Buyer-Full Time-Leeds,United Kingdom

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.

At Sulzer Leeds, we design and manufacture some of the largest and most complex engineered pump packages worldwide, serving key industries such as Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Renewable Energy. We’re seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement excellence across our specialised, high-value supply chain.

In this key role, you’ll be instrumental in sourcing specialised products, critical components, and expert services that keep major engineering projects on track. You’ll lead supplier negotiations, orchestrate delivery schedules, and proactively resolve issues to maintain seamless project flow. Managing thousands of intricate components across a sophisticated supply chain, you’ll apply strategic thinking and sharp commercial insight to secure the best quality, cost, and performance.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned products and services, ensuring alignment with budget, project deadlines, and company policies.
• Manage the full purchasing cycle — from requisition through order placement to delivery expediting and supplier issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships that drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis, negotiating terms to optimise competitiveness and cash flow.
• Supervise a commodity team, overseeing smooth operations, accurate reporting, and prompt resolution of non-conformance issues.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Preferably CIPS qualified, or demonstrable strong procurement experience within a related manufacturing sector.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and cost analysis skills.
• Proven track record in managing supplier strategies and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project management abilities.

What We Offer You

• 37-hour working week with flexitime.
• Competitive basic salary plus annual
• A personal bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Private medical cover
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to discounts on shopping, entertainment, lifestyle, plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, your family, and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Free onsite parking with electric vehicle charging.
• Multi-faith prayer room on site.

Our Vibrant Work Environment Includes

• An active Sport & Social Club with weekly and monthly prize draws, outings, birthday surprises, and more.
• 24/7 onsite gym facilities to keep you energised.
• Subsidised vending machines.
• A canteen serving hot and cold meals daily.

If you’re passionate about managing complex procurement in a world-class manufacturing setting, building strong supplier relationships, and making a measurable impact on high-stakes engineering projects, Sulzer Leeds is the place for you.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Kacie Humphries 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.

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