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Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering, supporting customers across critical industries to maximise the reliability, performance and efficiency of their operations. With annual sales of more than CHF 3.6 billion, around 13,000 employees worldwide, and shares listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. Our Birmingham site is an 82,000 sq. ft, state-of-the-art service centre, forming part of the largest OEM service footprint in the UK with 14 locations nationwide.
Our Birmingham Service Centre delivers urgent repair and overhaul solutions for rotating equipment across all brands – including pumps, generators, motors, turbines, and compressors. From root cause analysis to fast component manufacture and redesign, we offer a true one-stop shop for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Buyer to enhance our procurement capability. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services that underpin our repair operations. Working within a fast-paced, engineering-led environment, you will support urgent turnaround demands while upholding strong commercial and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Manage procurement of MRO materials, spares, and services for repair operations
Source and negotiate with international suppliers, ensuring best value and delivery performance
Support expedited purchasing for urgent repair jobs
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships globally
Monitor and manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery)
Work closely with engineering, operations, and planning teams
Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Buyer / Procurement role, ideally within engineering or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of MRO categories (e.g., mechanical components, machining services, repair parts)
Experience managing international supply chains and suppliers
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, reactive environment with tight turnaround times
Strong negotiation and commercial skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with ERP systems
A competitive basic salary
Company-wide bonus scheme
33 days annual leave.
Defined pension contributions.
Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
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 opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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 2023, our 13’130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
