Technical Buyer

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on. 

• Work closely with Products, R&D, Product Management and Engineering teams throughout the NPD process. 
• Support the creation, validation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs). 
• Source and evaluate components for new product designs, considering cost, lead time, lifecycle, availability and technical suitability. 
• Provide early procurement involvement during product development to reduce supply chain risks. 
• Support engineering change management activities and approvals impact, ensuring procurement impacts are understood and controlled. 
• Identify alternative components and suppliers to improve resilience and mitigate obsolescence risks. 
• Develop and maintain commodity strategies for assigned product categories. 
• Monitor global market conditions, technology developments and supply chain risks affecting critical commodities. 
• Manage component shortages, allocation situations and market disruptions to maintain continuity of supply. 
• Lead supplier engagement activities to improve availability, quality, lead times and commercial performance. 
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and support supplier qualification and onboarding activities. 

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business demand. 
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times and sourcing information within ERP/MRP systems. 
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements to achieve best value. 
• Support inventory optimisation whilst ensuring material availability. 
• Work closely with Planning and Production teams to support operational requirements. 
• Expedite critical materials when required to minimise production disruption. 
• Manage component lifecycle risks including obsolescence, end-of-life notifications and last-time-buy opportunities. 
• Maintain approved supplier and approved manufacturer information where required. 
• Support cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Provide regular reporting on commodity risks, market developments and supply chain opportunities. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. 

Attributes

Criteria

Relevant Experience

• Experience in technical procurement within electronics, manufacturing or engineering environments. 
• Experience supporting NPD/NPI projects and working closely with Engineering or R&D teams. 
• Proven track record of supplier management, strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation. 
• Experience managing complex supply chain risks, commodity challenges, shortages or allocation situations. 
• Understanding of electronic components, PCBAs or electronic components.

Education and Training

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (desirable)
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS or equivalent (desirable)

Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and BOM structures. 
• Strong understanding of component sourcing, supplier capability and commodity management. 
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence planning. 
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and supplier relationship management. 
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to assess market trends, lead times and supply chain risks. 
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining accurate procurement data. 
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across Procurement, R&D, Engineering, Planning and Operations. 

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