Senior Buyer

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.

Join the forefront of industry innovation as a Senior Buyer at Sulzer GT Aero Services – Netherley, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. At our advanced facility in Netherley we lead the way in the repair and overhaul of aeroderivative gas turbines, industrial gas turbines, power turbines, and their accessories. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and customer satisfaction, we offer a vibrant, forward-thinking environment where you can own your role, seize new opportunities, and create value across the supply chain.

This newly established position is designed to enhance the capabilities of our GT Aero team and support the implementation of a new supply chain structure for GT EMEA. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing local commercial operations, driving both strategic and non-strategic sourcing, and ensuring that products and services are procured at competitive prices in line with GT EMEA’s sourcing strategies. You’ll also lead continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency, reduce costs, improve delivery, minimise risk, and add value across the supply chain.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Act as the primary interface between GT EMEA business streams and local sourcing, ensuring alignment with the approved procurement plan.
• Lead site procurement change management initiatives to optimise processes.
• Select, develop, and manage supplier performance to meet key objectives of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Drive the implementation of supply agreements, ensuring vendor, contract, and item data are up to date.
• Manage purchase order demands to secure cost-effective, timely, and high-quality delivery from suppliers.
• Act as an escalation point for cost or contractual issues, collaborating with commodity management for higher-level resolutions.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Professional qualifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) are advantageous.
• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or project buying roles.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in sourcing and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and experience managing complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• A proactive approach to driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

What We Offer You:

• Annual personal bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance.
• A defined pension contribution
• 33 days of annual leave
• Private medical insurance for self
• On-site parking
• Access to a range of discounts on everyday shopping and entertainment, including the opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers.
• Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends.
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support services
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways and on-the-job training

This is your chance to seize a unique opportunity, team up with industry leaders, and create value that shapes the future of supply chain operations at Sulzer GT Aero Services. Own it and make a real impact in an environment that empowers you to excel.

Apply now and become a key player in driving innovation and operational excellence at Sulzer GT Aero Services.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com .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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

About us

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 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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