Site-Based Procurement Manager — Engineering Sourcing Leader

Sulzer; Churwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health plan

33 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

EAP

EV charging parking

Onsite gym

Canteen

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds site is an Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a team of five and drive world-class supply chain performance on large engineered-to-order pump packages.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier selection and contracts, push cost reductions, and collaborate across global teams while ensuring compliance and risk management. Benefits accompany a strong career path.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 5 direct reports, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability 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 opportunities for value engineering and supply chain optimisation.
• Support complex project procurement activities for large engineered-to-order pump packages.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPI management and supplier development programs.
• 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 while maintaining continuity of supply.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Engineering procurement

MRP/ERP systems

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

CIPS qualification

Job description

Sulzer Leeds site is an Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a team of five and drive world-class supply chain performance on large engineered-to-order pump packages.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier selection and contracts, push cost reductions, and collaborate across global teams while ensuring compliance and risk management. Benefits accompany a strong career path.