Purchasing Manager – Engineering

Purchasing Manager – Manufacturing

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a major international procurement strategy, managing a significant engineering spend while developing a world-class supplier network for a globally recognised manufacturer.

Working closely with the Global Purchasing Director and an established Supplier & Quality Development Engineer based in China, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding and strengthening the company’s Chinese supply chain, ensuring quality, cost and delivery meet the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships across China.

• Identifying and qualifying high-performing machine shops and raw material suppliers.

• Leading commercial negotiations to reduce costs while maintaining exceptional quality.

• Managing complex machined component procurement using your engineering knowledge.

• Ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations in the UK and overseas.