Senior Buyer – Electronics Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a commercially focused Senior Buyer to manage strategic suppliers and commodity groups for an established specialist electronics manufacturer. The role will protect continuity of supply, improve supplier performance and deliver competitive cost, quality and lead‑time outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end procurement process for assigned commodities, including quotations, negotiations, contracts, purchase orders and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Work with Planning and internal teams to convert MRP demand into an effective supply plan, resolving shortages, delivery risks and inventory concerns.
• Improve commercial and supplier performance through business reviews, KPIs, corrective actions, VAVE activity, cost reduction and supply‑chain risk mitigation.
• Support ECNs, NPI and supplier transitions, maintain accurate ERP purchasing data and ensure compliance with company procedures, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and health and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Proven purchasing experience covering electronic components, PCB assemblies and electro‑mechanical products within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, supply‑chain planning, inventory management, supplier quality and engineering change processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and analytical skills, with evidence of delivering cost reductions and supplier‑performance improvements.
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel; electronics manufacturing experience and CIPS Level 4 or above are desirable.

Required skills

• ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Salary £45,000–£50,000 dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working hours – 37.5 hrs week, half‑day Friday
• On‑site parking
• Hybrid working after successful completion of a three‑month probation period (office‑based during probation)