Technical Buyer

About the role

We are looking for a commercially sharp Technical Buyer with a passion for electronic components, supplier negotiation and building resilient supply chains. Based in Stevenage, you will own costings, negotiations and strategic sourcing for electronic parts, delivering measurable savings and supporting key customer accounts from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Source electronic components with focus on cost, quality, availability and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, supplier agreements and commercial terms to achieve year‑on‑year savings.
• Track market movements, identify PPV opportunities and collaborate with global sourcing teams.
• Own kitting projects for assigned customer accounts, ensuring accurate and timely fulfilment.
• Use CalcuQuote to create, manage and track RFQs efficiently.
• Leverage Z2Data for lifecycle analysis, obsolescence management and alternative part identification.
• Mitigate shortages and lead‑time pressures by securing secondary sources or recommending substitutes.
• Build strong supplier relationships to protect continuity of supply and reduce risk.
• Collaborate with franchised teams to identify upselling opportunities and support engineering with market intelligence.

Required profile

• Proven experience in electronic components procurement or buying.
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking and cost‑management capabilities.
• Experience using CalcuQuote, Z2Data or comparable RFQ and lifecycle tools.
• Good understanding of the electronic component market.

Required skills

• CalcuQuote
• Z2Data
• RFQ management