Global Mechanical Purchasing Manager

OXEO Select | Engineering & Technical; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

31 days holiday

Progression

Additional company benefits

Job summary

OXEO Select | Engineering & Technical is seeking a Purchasing Manager (Mechanical Engineering) to lead supplier development in China and manage complex international procurement. The role offers £85,000-£100,000 plus bonus and extensive holiday entitlement, with progression and additional benefits.

You will be based in or commutable from Wilmslow, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich or Warrington, with some travel abroad, and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in international markets.
• Mechanical engineering understanding applied to procurement.
• Experience identifying and developing machining suppliers globally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop machining suppliers predominantly in China.
• Manage technical procurement, purchasing, costings and supplier negotiations.
• Travel to China and India approximately 3–4 times per year.
• Support growth with an autonomous purchasing strategy.

Skills

Purchasing background

Mechanical engineering understanding

Supplier negotiations

International procurement

Job description

OXEO Select | Engineering & Technical is seeking a Purchasing Manager (Mechanical Engineering) to lead supplier development in China and manage complex international procurement. The role offers £85,000-£100,000 plus bonus and extensive holiday entitlement, with progression and additional benefits.

You will be based in or commutable from Wilmslow, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich or Warrington, with some travel abroad, and a Monday–Friday schedule.