Senior Electronics Buyer

A leading technology manufacturer is seeking aSenior Electronics Buyerto 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.

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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 Youll 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 Youll Bring

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

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