Senior Purchasing Manager - Mechanical China Supply Chain

Oliver Valves Ltd; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Twinsafe Valves Ltd in Knutsford is seeking a Purchasing Manager to take full accountability for expanding into the Chinese market. You will manage a substantial portion of a £50m spend across two state-of-the-art facilities in Knutsford and Chennai, reporting to the Global Purchasing Director.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, senior procurement experience, and a proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and align capacity with production plans.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background essential.
• Proven track record in procurement and supplier management.
• Experience with global supply chains (China, Europe, India) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial and technical aspects of the supplier network.
• Ensure components meet quality, cost and performance specs.
• Lead negotiations to improve margins and cost reductions.
• Coordinate supply with production and testing facilities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Oliver Twinsafe Valves Ltd in Knutsford is seeking a Purchasing Manager to take full accountability for expanding into the Chinese market. You will manage a substantial portion of a £50m spend across two state-of-the-art facilities in Knutsford and Chennai, reporting to the Global Purchasing Director.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, senior procurement experience, and a proven ability to lead supplier negotiations and align capacity with production plans.