Senior Electronics Buyer
CV-LibraryPO15, Fareham, HampshirepermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
Apply NowA 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
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