Senior Purchasing Manager | Knutsford (Onsite) | £80,000 – £100,000 + Benefits
Oliver Twinsafe Valves, a leading name in precision-engineered valve solutions, is searching for a
Senior Purchasing Manager
to drive our procurement strategy and strengthen our global supply chain.
This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of our sourcing, supplier relationships, and materials strategy, ensuring long-term resilience and profitability.
The Senior Purchasing Manager Role:
Lead, develop and optimise the procurement function across Oliver Twinsafe Valves.
Build, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships – with a strong focus on China (India also highly relevant).
Source and procure specialist and exotic materials, including Inconel and other high-performance alloys.
Interpret technical engineering drawings to assess and ensure supplier capability.
Expedite supply chain activity to meet demanding operational and commercial targets.
Deliver measurable cost savings while securing long-term strategic value.
About You:
Strong mechanical engineering background, able to confidently interpret complex technical drawings.
Extensive experience in overseas purchasing – China essential, India a major advantage.
Proven track record in negotiation, expediting, and supplier performance management.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic, results-driven approach.
Mandarin language skills – highly advantageous.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Join Oliver Twinsafe Valves?
Competitive salary of £80,000 – £100,000 + benefits package.
A senior, influential role within a market-leading engineering business.
The opportunity to shape and lead a global supply chain strategy, driving efficiency, quality, and long-term growth.
Ready to take ownership of a world-class procurement function?
Apply today and play a pivotal role in the future of Oliver Twinsafe Valves.
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