Senior Buyer
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Job Summary
Location: Knutsford Parkgate Industrial Estate
Travel: Office based role with occasional travel to China
Technical Requirement: Mechanical Engineering background (essential)
Language: Mandarin (highly advantageous)
Oliver Twinsafe Valves Limited is looking for a commercially sharp technically minded Senior Buyer to take the lead on our international procurement operations.
While youll be a key part of our strategic thinking this is a hands-on role for a doer someone who enjoys the thrill of the deal and wants to own the procurement strategy specifically for the Chinese market. You will be the primary link between our engineering requirements and our global supply chain ensuring we source the highest quality materials at the most competitive prices.
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design manufacture and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems serving industries such as oil and gas petrochemical and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export Manufacturing and Growth as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. Were a profitable privately owned and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What Youll Be Doing
In this role you wont just be managing a process; youll be driving the engine. You will be responsible for:
China Strategy Ownership: Developing and executing a robust procurement strategy specifically for the Chinese market (and supporting our growth in India).
Technical Sourcing: Reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings to ensure supplier capability.
Specialist Materials: Sourcing and purchasing exotic materials and high-performance alloys (e.g. Inconel).
End-to-End Procurement: Taking full responsibility for the buyfrom initial sourcing and price negotiation to final delivery.
Hands-on Expediting: Rolling up your sleeves to manage lead times troubleshoot supply chain bottlenecks and ensure we meet operational deadlines.
Relationship Management: Building and maintaining boots-on-the-ground style relationships with overseas suppliers to ensure quality and resilience.
What Youll Bring
We need someone who is as comfortable reading a technical blueprint as they are negotiating a high-value contract in a different time zone.
The Technical Edge: A background in Mechanical Engineering is essential. You must be able to speak the language of our engineers and verify supplier capabilities.
Global Procurement Expertise: Significant experience in overseas purchasing is a must. Deep knowledge of the Chinese manufacturing landscape is essential; experience with India is a major plus.
The Negotiator: You are a proven negotiator who can balance cost-savings with the need for high-performance material integrity.
Expediting Pro: You dont wait for things to happen; you make them happen. You have a proactive approach to ensuring the supply chain moves at the speed of the business.
Communication: Mandarin language skills are highly advantageous and will be a significant asset in this role.
Whats On Offer
We are a fast-growing leader in the engineering sector valuing fast decision-making and technical excellence. You will have a direct impact on our growth and the freedom to shape our overseas supply route.
A competitive salary that is negotiable based on skill and experience level.
31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases with tenure.
A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Medical cash plan benefits covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment check-ups optical care physiotherapy and more.
Long service awards recognising your continued commitment.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free and confidential support.
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
At the forefront of valve technology our four companies deliver exceptional products tailored to various sectors. From subsea to hydrogen applications we ensure precision and reliability in every solution.
