Engineering Procurement Estimator

Darcy Brook 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