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
1. Leading and developing the procurement function to support growth ambitions.
2. Building strong, strategic supplier partnerships – particularly across China (with India also highly relevant).
3. Sourcing and purchasing specialist and exotic materials
4. Using your engineering expertise to read and interpret technical drawings
5. Expediting supply chain activity to meet demanding operational and commercial objectives.
6. Delivering measurable cost savings, resilience, and strategic value for the business.
What We’re Looking For
7. A mechanical engineering background with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings.
8. Extensive experience in global procurement – China essential, India highly valuable.
9. A proven negotiator and relationship builder with strong commercial acumen.
10. Entrepreneurial, proactive, and strategic
11. Mandarin language skills would be a strong advantage.
12. Leadership qualities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Apply?
13. Competitive salary £80k + benefits, reflecting your expertise.
14. A senior leadership role with real influence over the future of the business.
15. The chance to shape and lead a global supply chain strategy in a high-performance engineering environment.
16. Be part of a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.