Purchasing Manager

Codan; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Fareham is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a team in sourcing electronics and accessories. The ideal candidate will have a background in electronics manufacturing and demonstrated success in procurement roles. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This position offers a collaborative culture and several employee benefits, including annual leave, a pension plan, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

Generous pension plan with company match

Company bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Personal training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible core working hours

Onsite subsidised café

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success leading purchasing teams and supplier negotiations.
• Experience navigating supply chain complexities in a production environment.
• Solid understanding of Contract Law relevant to procurement.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary owner of supplier relationships.
• Ensuring materials and components are ordered accurately.
• Negotiating commercial terms to maximize value.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing experience

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MCIPS certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About us

Domo Tactical Communications operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading-edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.

Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments within which we perform, whether on the battlefield, in the streets of our cities, or at the world's largest sporting events.

High performance IP Video, communications, and broadcast systems enable our customers to securely monitor, control, communicate, and share information with confidence in complex environments and in the most demanding situations.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Global Operations Director, the Purchasing Manager plays a critical leadership role in the operations function, managing a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers to deliver a high-performing, cost-effective supply chain. Operating in a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for ensuring materials and components—particularly electronics and accessories—are sourced and delivered in line with production and customer delivery requirements.

This key position requires strong procurement experience in electronics manufacturing, familiarity with turnkey subcontract partners, and hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent MRP/ERP systems. The successful candidate will lead negotiations, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement projects across the global supply base. With frequent new product introductions and complex, high-mix manufacturing, the role is essential to meeting delivery, quality, and cost targets across the business.

As part of a collaborative and fast-paced team, you will contribute to sourcing strategy, supplier development, and risk management, while providing day-to-day leadership to a growing purchasing team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Acting as the primary owner of supplier relationships and external purchasing activity.
• Ensuring materials and components are ordered accurately and delivered on time and in full.
• Negotiating commercial terms to maximize value from all external spend.
• Implementing sourcing strategies in line with business goals, including global sourcing and make-versus-buy analysis.
• Leading cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, and lead-time reduction initiatives.
• Managing supplier obsolescence and risks across strategic and critical categories.
• Setting clear goals and KPIs for the Purchasing team and supporting their development and performance.
• Using data and metrics to control and improve purchasing effectiveness and supply chain responsiveness.
• Supporting the successful delivery of New Product Introductions and customer delivery projects.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing and accessories procurement, with demonstrable success leading purchasing teams and supplier negotiations. You should be commercially astute, technically knowledgeable, and experienced in navigating supply chain complexities in a production environment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with:

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering, Business).
• MCIPS certification or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of Contract Law relevant to procurement and supplier agreements.
• Experience working with turnkey subcontract manufacturers and electronics component suppliers.

This role requires flexibility, including occasional travel to suppliers both within the UK and internationally, as well as a willingness to work outside of standard business hours when necessary. Candidates must also be eligible to undergo UK Security Clearance.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

Our employees receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidised café

Enjoy working as part of a global organization with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia. DTC is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organization.

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