Strategic Purchasing

Job Title: Strategic Purchasing
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Location: South Somerset

About Us

We believe engineering excellence, technological advancement, and precision are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to continuously develop and invest in cutting-edge manufacturing solutions, creating a fully integrated, leading-edge supplier of engineered components.

As a growing and forward-thinking company, we are extremely customer-focused, uphold robust EHS systems, and have maintained zero LTIs across our sites in 2024. Our commitment to sustainability includes heating powered by biomass and a 600kW solar installation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in quoting machined components across various manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on Milling, Turning, and Sliding Head Lathes.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day purchasing – Raising purchase orders to ensure materials and subcontracted processes arrive just in time (JIT) to support production schedules.
• Supply chain management – Building and strengthening supplier relationships to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• On-time delivery (OTD) assurance – Ensuring the timely receipt of materials to meet customer deadlines for finished products.
• Cost efficiency & value-driven purchasing – Consolidating the supply chain where possible to drive a best-value culture and reduce costs.

Industry Sectors We Serve

Our engineering expertise spans multiple industries, including:

• Aerospace & Defence – Machined components for critical applications.
• Oil & Gas (O&G) – Pump and valve components.
• Automotive EVs – Chassis components.
• Defence – Land, air, and sea components.
• Rail – Precision-cast rail components.

Why Join Us?

Across the group, we specialise in:

• Precision Machining
• Investment, Sand, Gravity Die & Pressure Die Casting
• Forging & Fabrication

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking engineering firm that values innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence. If this role sounds of interest, please click apply to send your CV or contact Kirk at MDE UK, Bristol.