Strategic Sourcing Specialist An opportunity in Droitwich for an experienced sourcing professional to work across commodities in an industrial manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with category managers and other stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance and support cost and supply-risk initiatives. Salary to 65K, 25 days holiday + benefits package What you'll do Support supplier investigation, selection and due diligence, alongside material cost updates and supplier records. Manage sourcing projects from planning through to delivery, working with suppliers and internal teams to define objectives. Develop project costing models and sourcing strategies with stakeholders, including proposal teams. Benchmark costs, support global cost-reduction initiatives and develop ways to reduce supply risk. Work with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance and assess suppliers for new product development. Maintain sourcing procedures and follow governance requirements for supplier selection and cost approvals. Understand plant operations and help resolve critical supply challenges. 38 hours per week What you'll bring Significant experience in procurement and category management within an industrial or manufacturing environment, with experience of global sourcing. Practical experience of cost management, supplier management and risk mitigation, plus confidence using ERP systems in manufacturing. A degree in business or engineering, or equivalent working experience. A supply chain diploma or professional certification would be an advantage. Experience with raw metal alloys, steel fabrications, instrumentation and controls, pumps, valves or third-party contract manufacturing would be welcome. If you bring strong procurement experience and enjoy working across teams to solve sourcing challenges, this role could be a good fit. WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Strategic Sourcing Specialist An opportunity in Droitwich for an experienced sourcing professional to work across commodities in an industrial manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with category managers and other stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance and support cost and supply-risk initiatives. Salary to 65K, 25 days holiday + benefits package What you'll do Support supplier investigation, selection and due diligence, alongside material cost updates and supplier records. Manage sourcing projects from planning through to delivery, working with suppliers and internal teams to define objectives. Develop project costing models and sourcing strategies with stakeholders, including proposal teams. Benchmark costs, support global cost-reduction initiatives and develop ways to reduce supply risk. Work with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance and assess suppliers for new product development. Maintain sourcing procedures and follow governance requirements for supplier selection and cost approvals. Understand plant operations and help resolve critical supply challenges. 38 hours per week What you'll bring Significant experience in procurement and category management within an industrial or manufacturing environment, with experience of global sourcing. Practical experience of cost management, supplier management and risk mitigation, plus confidence using ERP systems in manufacturing. A degree in business or engineering, or equivalent working experience. A supply chain diploma or professional certification would be an advantage. Experience with raw metal alloys, steel fabrications, instrumentation and controls, pumps, valves or third-party contract manufacturing would be welcome. If you bring strong procurement experience and enjoy working across teams to solve sourcing challenges, this role could be a good fit. WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing 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're looking for someone who has: Senior procurement experience within mechanical engineering or manufacturing. Extensive sourcing and supplier management experience across China (experience in Europe and India is also highly desirable). A solid understanding of machining, manufacturing processes and component costs. Strong commercial negotiation skills with a collaborative, long-term approach. The ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels. What's on offer? A highly competitive salary - circa 80k - plus benefits package. The opportunity to influence a 50m engineering supply chain. A key leadership position with genuine strategic impact. Long-term career progression within a successful international engineering business. If you're an ambitious procurement professional who enjoys building global supplier partnerships and delivering commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Purchasing Manager - Manufacturing 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're looking for someone who has: Senior procurement experience within mechanical engineering or manufacturing. Extensive sourcing and supplier management experience across China (experience in Europe and India is also highly desirable). A solid understanding of machining, manufacturing processes and component costs. Strong commercial negotiation skills with a collaborative, long-term approach. The ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels. What's on offer? A highly competitive salary - circa 80k - plus benefits package. The opportunity to influence a 50m engineering supply chain. A key leadership position with genuine strategic impact. Long-term career progression within a successful international engineering business. If you're an ambitious procurement professional who enjoys building global supplier partnerships and delivering commercial results, we'd love to hear from you. WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
