Purchasing Engineer - Manufacturing

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected precision manufacturing firm in Dronfield seeks an experienced Manufacturing / Purchasing Engineer. This role involves overseeing the procurement of materials and components, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications. Ideal candidates will have a robust mechanical background and previous experience in manufacturing purchasing. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential. Join a team that values quality, precision, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing purchasing within a mechanical or precision engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials and machining.
• Develop strong supplier relationships for quality and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate costs and lead times while ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Proactive organization

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Sage 200 or similar)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Echelon Engineers are supporting a respected precision manufacturing business known for producing bespoke mechanical components and assemblies for clients across the process industries.

They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Purchasing Engineer to join their operations team. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys taking ownership of materials, components, and outsourced machining, ensuring everything arrives on time, to spec, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for raw materials, machining, and secondary processing.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with production, fabrication, and stores to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Negotiate costs, lead times, and terms while upholding high quality standards.
• Verify that all goods and services meet engineering and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with internal procurement procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing purchasing within a mechanical or precision engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and engineering specifications.
• Understanding of machining processes, raw materials, and fabrication.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• ERP/MRP experience (Sage 200 or similar) with solid Microsoft Office skills.
• Organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Why Join

This role offers the chance to take full ownership of the procurement process within a well-established manufacturer that values quality, precision, and teamwork.

If you are a Purchasing Engineer, Manufacturing Buyer, or Procurement Specialist seeking a technically involved, autonomous position within a growing engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through Echelon Engineers to discuss this opportunity in confidence.