https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-wr-engineering--305ff960-d2dc-450e-bd72-db9fb2057a7e RSS feed for Purchasing Manager at WR Engineering. en-gb Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:54:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-wr-engineering--305ff960-d2dc-450e-bd72-db9fb2057a7e https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-manager-wr-engineering--305ff960-d2dc-450e-bd72-db9fb2057a7e Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Knutsford | Salary: £50000 - £80000/annum + company benefits | Type: Permanent | Purchasing Manager Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with a strong mechanical engineering background and proven success sourcing from China? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a major international procurement strategy, managing a significant engineering spend while developing a world-class supplier network for a globally recognised manufacturer. Working closely with the Global Purchasing Director and an established Supplier & Quality Development Engineer based in China, you''ll play a pivotal role in expanding and strengthening the company''s Chinese supply chain, ensuring quality, cost and delivery meet the highest standards. What you''ll be doing: Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships across China. Identifying and qualifying high-performing machine shops and raw material suppliers. Leading commercial negotiations to reduce costs while maintaining exceptional quality. Managing complex machined component procurement using your engineering knowledge. Ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations in the UK and overseas. Driving continuous improvement across cost, quality and supplier performance. We... Permanent