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Senior Electronics Buyer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 54,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: PO15, Fareham, Hampshire

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

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

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