Engineering Procurement Estimator

DarcyBrook LTD; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DarcyBrook LTD in the United Kingdom seeks an Engineering Procurement Estimator to convert complex engineering requirements into accurate, competitive costs while maintaining strict quality standards. You will manage a multi-million-pound spend, price key commodities, and drive cost reduction across materials, labour, machining, and finished components.

You'll coordinate with suppliers and internal operations, interpret machine drawings for pricing, and leverage ERP systems and MS Office to

Qualifications

• Technical background in engineering or machine shop to price accurately.
• Proven track record in high-value spend and cost reduction.
• Deep knowledge of metal commodity markets and standards.
• Strong vendor negotiation to improve costs and lead times.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Precision Quoting: price key commodities based on client enquiries.
• Cost Reduction: lower total acquisition costs across materials, labour, machining, and finished components.
• Supply Chain Management: monitor supplier capacity to optimise lead times and ensure agile production.
• Quality & Compliance: guarantee quoted components meet precise technical specifications.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: act as primary link between the supply chain and internal operations.

Skills

Engineering background

Pricing interpretation

Negotiation

ERP systems

MS Office

Commodity knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain are looking to recruit an Engineering Procurement Estimator. In this highly technical procurement role, you will manage a multi-million-pound spend by translating complex engineering requirements into accurate, competitive costs while maintaining strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Precision Quoting: Price key commodities, based on client enquiries.

Cost Reduction: Lower total acquisition costs across materials, labour, machining, and finished components.

Supply Chain Management: Monitor supplier capacity to optimise lead times and ensure agile production.

Quality & Compliance: Guarantee all quoted components meet precise technical specifications.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary link between the supply chain and internal operations.

Requirements

Technical Expertise: Strong engineering or machine shop background with the ability to interpret machine drawings for accurate pricing.

Procurement Experience: Proven track record managing high-value spend, commodity management, and reducing total acquisition costs.

Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of metal commodity markets and technical standards.

Negotiation Skills: Ability to effectively influence vendors to improve costs and lead times.

Systems Fluency: Experience with integrated ERP systems and MS Office.