Senior Buyer

A leading technology manufacturer is seeking a Senior Electronics Buyer to own procurement for PCBs, PCBAs and electronic components. This role blends commercial strategy with hands on technical involvement, influencing engineering decisions and strengthening a global supply chain.

This is a role split between supporting NPI projects; sourcing new components from international suppliers as well as managing ongoing suppliers and component shortage challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commodity strategy aligned with technology roadmaps, cost targets and project timelines

• Select and manage suppliers globally, negotiating competitive pricing and terms

• Track component risk, EOL issues and obsolescence using industry tools

• Review BOMs with Engineering to ensure long lifecycle, low risk component choices

• Source hard to find/obsolete parts while maintaining strict counterfeit controls

• Drive NPI readiness, from cost negotiation to production process qualification

• Lead value engineering, supplier resourcing and quality improvement projects

• Oversee supplier quality performance, issue resolution and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone with a strong background in electronics procurement and a solid understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, semiconductors and components.

Proven negotiation and supplier management skills are also required and a CIPS qualification is highly desirable.

Benefits and Hours

• 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday – 4 days on site, 1 from home

• Annual bonus, healthcare, defined pension scheme, electric car scheme

• Opportunity for international travel