Senior Procurement Manager

DarcyBrook LTD; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DarcyBrook LTD is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a strong background in mechanical engineering to lead sourcing across Asia and Europe. You will strategically manage supplier relationships, evaluate machining partners, and drive cost-conscious procurement of complex parts.

The role focuses on building resilient supply chains, optimizing total costs, and ensuring quality benchmarks are met through close collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience bridging mechanical engineering and strategic purchasing.
• Experience sourcing from Asian markets.
• Proven track record across Asian and European markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate top-tier machining partners in Asia to build a scalable supply network.
• Oversee procurement of highly complex machined parts with strict technical specs and quality benchmarks.
• Drive vendor negotiations to maximise margins and sustainable savings.
• Synchronise supplier output with internal manufacturing and build schedules.

Skills

Global Leadership

Manufacturing Expertise

Strategic Sourcing

Job description

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply chain are working with an engineering organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a strong background in mechanical engineering. A critical requirement for this position is extensive experience in sourcing mechanically engineered components from Asian markets.

Candidate Profile

Global Leadership: Proven senior-level experience bridging mechanical engineering and strategic purchasing, with a successful track record operating across Asian and European markets.

Manufacturing Expertise: Deep, practical understanding of machined component manufacturing. You know exactly how parts are manufactured, how to accurately model their costs, and how to proactively identify potential quality risks.

Approach: Highly practical, energetic, and driven

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Expansion: Identify, evaluate, and cultivate top-tier third-party machining partners—with a heavy focus on the Asian market—to build a resilient, scalable supply network for future growth.

Technical Sourcing: Leverage your manufacturing expertise to oversee the procurement of highly complex machined parts, ensuring all vendors fully grasp and consistently meet strict technical specifications and quality benchmarks.

Commercial Strategy & Cost Reduction: Drive vendor negotiations and continuously scrutinise total acquisition costs. You will pinpoint opportunities to maximise margins and achieve sustainable savings without sacrificing product performance.

Inventory & Production Alignment: Synchronise vendor output and part availability with internal manufacturing and build schedules, guaranteeing a steady, reliable flow of materials to our assembly and testing hubs