Purchasing Engineer - Manufacturing

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers are seeking a Manufacturing / Purchasing Engineer to join their operations team in the UK. This hands-on role focuses on end-to-end purchasing for materials, machining and processing, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to specifications and budget.

You will build strong supplier relationships and coordinate with production to maintain stock levels, while negotiating costs and lead times to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing purchasing within a mechanical or precision engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret 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 MS Office skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Purchasing experience

Mechanical engineering

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Tools

Sage 200

MS Office

Job description

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.

Key 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.