Product & Yield Engineer (Data-focused)

AI Startups UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fractile, a UK-based hardware and software company, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer to lead technically informed sourcing for electronics and EMS services in the UK. The role sits at the interface of engineering, manufacturing and procurement, driving cost, availability, quality and scalability.

The ideal candidate has strong electronics knowledge, hands-on supplier experience, and the ability to influence design and sourcing decisions early in the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• Experience in electronics procurement, EMS/CM operations, and global supply chains.
• Proven track record managing complex sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong technical judgement applied to sourcing and procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement for electronic components and EMS/CM services.
• Provide technical input into supplier selection and component qualification.
• Own RFQs, cost breakdowns and technical–commercial evaluations.
• Drive should-cost modelling and cost-down initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and capacity with suppliers.
• Support supplier audits and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and operations on NPI sourcing.
• Identify risks and develop dual-source strategies and contingency plans.
• Report on cost, supplier performance, and supply risks.

Skills

Technical judgement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost modelling

BOM analysis

ERP/MRP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale.

We are seeking aSenior Supply Chain Procurement Engineerbased in the UK to lead technically informed sourcing and supplier engagement forelectronics and electronic components. This role sits at the intersection ofengineering, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring that component and manufacturing sourcing decisions are optimised for cost, availability, quality, and long-term scalability.

The ideal candidate brings strong electronics knowledge, hands‑on experience with suppliers and EMS partners, and the ability to influence design and sourcing decisions early in the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering-Led Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for electronic components (ICs, passives, PCBs, connectors, electromechanical parts) and EMS/CM services
• Provide technical input into sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and component qualification
• Own RFQs, cost breakdowns, and technical‑commercial evaluations
• Drive should‑cost modelling and cost‑down initiatives

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Engagement

• Act as the technical procurement interface to component manufacturers, distributors, and EMS/CM partners
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, capacity commitments, and technical constraints
• Support supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve technical, quality, or supply issues

NPI & Product Lifecycle Support

• Support NPI sourcing from concept through production, including BOM cost roll‑ups and sourcing readiness
• Partner with design engineering to influence component selection for availability, lifecycle, and risk
• Manage PCNs, EOLs, and last‑time‑buy strategies in collaboration with engineering and operations
• Support ECO implementation and component transitions

Supply Risk & Continuity Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to single‑source components, long lead times, and constrained supply
• Develop alternate sourcing and dual‑source strategies
• Support buffer strategies and supply continuity planning

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and programme teams
• Provide clear reporting on cost, supplier performance, supply risks, and mitigation plans
• Mentor junior procurement or supply chain engineers as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• At least 8 years of experience in electronics procurement, supply chain engineering, or manufacturing sourcing
• Strong understanding of electronic components, EMS/CM operations, and global electronics supply chains
• Proven experience managing technically complex sourcing and supplier negotiations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical judgement applied to sourcing and procurement decisions
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost modelling and BOM analysis
• Ability to influence engineering and operations without direct authority
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with global component distributors and allocation management
• Experience working in regulated or compliance‑driven environments

How we work

• Ownership and execution: you will have full agency to drive your work forward
• Rapid iteration: we all work directly with top leadership to move from idea to hardware on ambitious timelines
• Full‑stack engagement: hardware, software, silicon, and modelling teams all work closely together to create a product with generational impact
• Optimistic and pragmatic: we possess the will to win, and to do the hard work to get us there
• Team player mentality: the mission is bigger than any of us, and we have the curiosity and technical focus to see the best idea shipped, no matter who’s it is

About us

• Founded in 2022, team of 70+, which is expanding rapidly
• Modern, open offices in London and Bristol
• Collaborative, problem‑solving culture built on deep curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative and technical fluency

Export control and security clearance

Certain roles may involve working on technologies subject to export restrictions. Applicants may be required to undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law.