Purchasing Manager - Engineering in Knutsford, Cheshire

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.

• 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.
• Driving continuous improvement across cost, quality and supplier performance.

• Senior procurement experience within mechanical engineering or manufacturing.
• Extensive sourcing and supplier management experience across China (experience in Europe and India is also highly desirable).
• A solid understanding of machining, manufacturing processes and component costs.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a collaborative, long-term approach.
• The ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.

• A highly competitive salary - circa £80k - plus benefits package.
• The opportunity to influence a £50m engineering supply chain.
• A key leadership position with genuine strategic impact.
• Long-term career progression within a successful international engineering business.

If you're an ambitious procurement professional who enjoys building global supplier partnerships and delivering commercial results, we'd love to hear from you.

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