Senior Purchasing Manager
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a world-class supply chain?
I am working with a market-leading manufacturer, searching for a Senior Purchasing Manager to own its procurement strategy and deliver long-term value.
This is more than just a purchasing role – it’s an opportunity to drive profitable growth, build resilient global supply networks, and have a direct impact on the success of a high-performance engineering company.
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 your 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.
* Extensive experience in global procurement – China essential, India highly valuable.
* 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.