Purchasing Manager
Oliver Valves · WA168DX · posted 23 days ago
Going rate £54,700UK median £58,005
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Occupation
1134Purchasing managers and directors
Going rate for this occupation: £54,700 · UK median pay £58,005
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£60,532 to £111,804estimated · above the range ONS published
- Going rate£54,700
- UK median£58,005
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £36,511 |
| 25th | £44,801 |
| 50th | £58,005 |
| 75th | £82,749 |
| Going rate | £54,700 |
| UK median | £58,005 |
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Estimated salary clears the going rate
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Role: Purchasing Manager
Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate
Travel: Office based role with occasional travel to China
Technical Requirement: Mechanical Engineering background (essential)
About the Company
Oliver Twinsafe Valves Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer specialising in high-quality pipeline ball valves and double block and bleed valves. Established in 2000, we form part of the Oliver group alongside Oliver Valves Ltd and Oliver Valvetek Ltd.
We supply products to many of the world’s major Oil & Gas operators, as well as customers across the Petrochemical and Power industries. Our valves are used in critical applications worldwide, where safety, reliability and performance are essential, delivering maximum operator protection and a long, maintenance-free service life.
The Role
To strengthen our existing team, we are appointing a Purchasing Manager to take full accountability for our expansion into the Chinese market.
Reporting to the Global Purchasing Director, the successful candidate will manage a significant portion of a £50m spend in machine parts for our build programs in two state-of-the-art facilities in Knutsford and Chennai.
Key Responsibilities
Working in partnership with our China-based Supplier & Quality Development Engineer, you will take ownership of both the commercial and technical aspects of our supplier network, ensuring all components are delivered to the required standards for quality, cost and performance.
Your Priorities:
China Supply Chain Development: Identify, assess and develop high-performing third-party machining suppliers across China, creating a robust, reliable and scalable supply base to support future business requirements.
Technical Procurement: Apply your mechanical engineering and manufacturing knowledge to manage technically complex machined components, ensuring suppliers fully understand and consistently achieve our specifications and quality standards.
Cost & Commercial Management: Lead supplier negotiations and continuously challenge the total cost of acquisition, identifying opportunities to improve margins and deliver sustainable cost reductions without compromising quality or performance.
Supply & Demand Optimisation: Align supplier capacity and component availability with production and build programmes, ensuring consistent and reliable supply to our assembly and testing facilities.
The Profile
Senior management experience in mechanical engineering and procurement, with a proven track record in China, Europe, and India.
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