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Overview
Senior Purchasing Manager to own procurement strategy for a market-leading manufacturer. Drive profitable growth, build resilient global supply networks, and impact a high-performance engineering organization.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and developing the procurement function to support growth ambitions.
* Building strong, strategic supplier partnerships – particularly across China (with India also highly relevant).
* Sourcing and purchasing specialist and exotic materials such as Inconel and other high-performance alloys.
* Using engineering expertise to read and interpret technical drawings, ensuring supplier capability.
* Expediting supply chain activity to meet demanding operational and commercial objectives.
* Delivering measurable cost savings, resilience, and strategic value for the business.
What We’re Looking For
* A mechanical engineering background with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings.
* A proven negotiator and relationship builder with strong commercial acumen.
* Entrepreneurial, proactive, and strategic – you spot opportunities and deliver results.
* Mandarin language skills would be a strong advantage.
* Leadership qualities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Apply?
* Competitive salary £80k + benefits, reflecting your expertise.
* A senior leadership role with real influence over the future of the business.
* The chance to shape and lead a global supply chain strategy in a high-performance engineering environment.
* Be part of a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Engineering
Industries
* Oil and Gas, Metal Valve, Ball, and Roller Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
We are committed to equal opportunity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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