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
Using your
engineering expertise
to read and interpret technical drawings
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
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.
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