Procurement Manager
Spirax Sarco

Procurement Manager

Here at Spirax Sarco we offer the industry's most extensive range of products with services, coupled with practical industry application expertise. In short, we build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide.

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager is a working leader responsible for building a high‑performing procurement team, owning the end‑to‑end sourcing cycle, and ensuring continuity of supply across assigned categories. This role contributes to both local and global procurement strategies, drives sustainability and cost performance, and demonstrates the wider Global Supply Chain (GSC) network to improve capability, supplier performance, and long‑term resilience.



Required Qualifications:

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Engineering or Business

• Experience: 10+ years' procurement/supply chain experience, including category oversight and vendor development.

o Management experience in a lean/world ‑ class manufacturing environment preferred.

o Proven success operating within global or matrixed organizations.

• Certifications: Member of a recognized global procurement institute such as Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or Institute of Supply Management (ISM) and either hold or be working towards professional qualification.



Expected Knowledge & Skills:

• Strategic sourcing, commodity strategy and lifecycle management
• Supplier selection, assessment, development, and relationship management
• Negotiation and contracting (commercial & legal)
• Sustainability & responsible sourcing
• Cost modeling and data‑driven decision making
• Strong ERP/MRP capability
• NPI/NPD procurement experience
• Risk management and supply‑chain continuity planning
• Cross‑functional leadership and collaborator engagement
• Problem solving, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams
• Global mentality and ability to work across regions and culture

Primary Functions

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Lead full procurement lifecycle from need identification through contract management and supplier performance improvement.
• Translate global and divisional procurement strategies into practical, local sourcing plans.

Supply Chain Sustainability & Risk Management

• Ensure continuity of supply through proactive risk identification, mitigation, and dual‑sourcing strategies.
• Engage suppliers who support environmental sustainability and business resilience goals.
• Influence internal partners to minimize waste and adopt responsible sourcing practices.

Category Strategy Development & Global Network Teamwork

• Develop comprehensive category strategies grounded in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Build strong working relationships across the GSC procurement network to share standard methodologies, harmonize supplier strategies, and harness collective buying power.
• Use matrix working to drive consistent global outcomes.

Team Leadership & Capability Growth

• Build a strong functional team, set clear standards, and coach team members to deliver high performance.
• Strengthen procurement capability through development, empowerment, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision making.

Additional Job Functions

Category & Supplier Management

• Own supplier selection, development, rationalization, and strategic relationship management.
• Conduct fact‑based analysis and provide clear recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct national and international supplier visits to support quality, cost, and delivery improvements.

Cost Management & Commercial Performance

• Lead cost‑reduction, value engineering, and cost‑avoidance activities.
• Recover supplier non‑quality costs and partner with Finance to ensure adherence to payment terms.
• Support margin improvement by diversifying sources, increasing competitiveness, and eliminating supply‑chain risk.

Contracting & Strategic Supplier Management

• Negotiate commercial agreements aligned with business objectives and sustainability standards.
• Ensure fit‑for‑purpose terms, conditions, and whole‑life cost assessments.
• Manage supplier capabilities for NPI/NPD and ensure manufacturability in early design stages.

Tools, Systems & Performance Management

• Implement and improve procurement tools, systems, and data transparency.
• Achieve SQCDM metrics and drive corrective action where results are below expectations.
• Enhance team knowledge of markets, commodities, and compliance requirements.

About Us

Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.

We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.

About Us

Steam Thermal Solutions is one of four businesses within Spirax Group, with global coverage across 67 operating units. These OpCos are organized into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago and since then have operated it as its own business, and as such, we operate two brands, Spirax Sarco and Gestra.

We are dedicated to generating balanced value for all our partners through the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, safety, and balance. Our technologies are vital in supporting critical industrial processes and equipment in diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions that underpin the production of a wide range of everyday items, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodation during the application process or while performing essential job functions, please contact us.

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