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Category Buyer - Fabrications - 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 Category Buyer to lead procurement excellence across our specialised, high-value supply chain.
We are looking for a high-impact Category Buyer to take the lead on our Fabrication and Baseplates portfolio. As our Category Buyer, you will lead and manage all purchasing activity for your assigned commodities. You are the bridge between engineering requirements and global delivery, ensuring every component meets our rigorous standards for quality, cost, and timing.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead procurement from the initial order placement through to final delivery, ensuring everything stays within budget and project timescales.
- Negotiate purchasing terms, including staged payments and cash flow optimization, while maintaining market competitiveness through regular benchmarking.
- Manage and develop supplier relationships, conducting regular performance reviews and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Proven background in a related manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Experience with SAP is essential for maintaining delivery data and delegated authority tasks.
- influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to communicate risks effectively across the business.
- CIPS qualification is preferred, though not essential.
- A strong teamwork ethic, attention to detail, and the flexibility to travel to supplier sites as required
What we offer you:
- 37-hour working week with flexible hours.
- A competitive basic salary
- A company-wide bonus scheme
- 33 days of annual leave
- Defined pension contribution
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
- Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
- Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
- Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
- Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
- Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
- Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities
- Onsite, multi-faith prayer room
Our Leeds site is undergoing a major redevelopment, creating a modern, state-of-the-art working environment designed to inspire collaboration and innovation. This is an exciting time to join us and experience the benefits of a refreshed, future-ready workplace. At Sulzer Leeds, we’re proud to foster a vibrant, supportive culture where your skills and commitment are truly valued. Alongside our modernised facilities, you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of perks and benefits, including:
- A lively Sport & Social Club with Weekly and monthly prize draws, memorable outings, birthday surprises, and more
- 24/7 Onsite Gym
- Onsite Subsidised Canteen, serving hot and cold meals served daily
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Michael Homer. Our team is looking forward 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.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.