Senior Purchasing Manager

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager to drive its procurement strategy. The role demands a mechanical engineering background and extensive experience in global procurement, especially in China and India. The successful candidate will lead supplier partnerships, optimize supply chains, and achieve cost savings. Competitive salary of £80k plus benefits offered in a strategic leadership position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Senior leadership role

Influence on business strategy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global procurement, especially in Asia.
• Proven experience in leading and developing procurement functions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies having a direct impact on profit.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships in Asia.
• Expedite supply chain activities to meet commercial objectives.
• Deliver meaningful cost savings and strategic business value.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Mechanical engineering

Mandarin language skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

• Leading and developing the procurement function to support growth ambitions.

• Building strong, strategic supplier partnerships – particularly across China (with India also highly relevant).

• Sourcing and purchasing specialist and exotic materials

• Using your engineering expertise to read and interpret technical drawings

• Expediting supply chain activity to meet demanding operational and commercial objectives.

• Delivering measurable cost savings, resilience, and strategic value for the business.

What We’re Looking For

• A mechanical engineering background with the ability to interpret complex technical drawings.

• Extensive experience in global procurement – China essential, India highly valuable.

• A proven negotiator and relationship builder with strong commercial acumen.

• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and strategic

• Mandarin language skills would be a strong advantage.

• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary £80k + benefits, reflecting your expertise.

• A senior leadership role with real influence over the future of the business.

• The chance to shape and lead a global supply chain strategy in a high-performance engineering environment.

• Be part of a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

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