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Purchasing Manager

Knutsford
£80k – £100k/yr
Posted about 20 hours ago
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Purchasing Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

£85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Progression + Additional Company Benefits

You will be based in or commutable from one of the following locations: Wilmslow, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich, Warrington. Other locations will also be considered.

Are you from a purchasing background with previous experience in international markets looking to move into an autonomous role within a market leading company?

In this role you will work to identify and develop machining suppliers predominantly across China within a company who are passionate about continued staff investment.

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The company are at the forefront of their industry and supply their specialist products to a wide range of clients across the globe, due to continued expansion plans they are now looking to further grow head count.

This role would suit someone from a purchasing background with a mechanical engineering understanding looking for a long term permanent position.

The Role:

  • Working as a Purchasing Manager to establish the company's purchasing capabilities predominately within China.
  • Identify and develop machining suppliers predominantly across China to support the continued growth of the business.
  • Further duties of the role will include but are not limited to: technical procurement, purchasing, costings, and supplier negotiations, and much more.
  • Some travel to China and India on average 3-4 times a year.
  • Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
  • Excellent benefits package.

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The Person:

  • Previous experience in a similar level role.
  • Mechanical Engineering background/understanding.
  • Previous experience purchasing in markets across countries such as: China, India, Europe, or similar.
  • Any experience in the oil and gas sector will be considered beneficial but not essential.
  • Long term permanent position.
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