Senior Electronics Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & NPI

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DTC | A Codan Company, based near Whiteley, Hampshire, seeks an experienced Senior Buyer - Electronics to manage a high-performing supplier base. You will drive cost-effective sourcing for electronic components, lead negotiations, and ensure supply chain resilience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to secure material availability, manage obsolescence risks and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) or electronic component sourcing.
• Knowledge of the global electronic components market, supply chain trends, pricing and availability.
• Experience in supplier management, commercial negotiation, contract management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and communicate with suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace, defence).
• MCIPS qualification would be advantageous; proficient with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award for electronic components.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions.
• Build and maintain a supply chain delivering cost, quality, delivery and continuity of supply.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute supply agreements with strategic suppliers.
• Resolve supply issues related to quality, delivery and shortages through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to strengthen supply resilience.
• Manage inventory policies to optimise stock levels and support production.
• Support Engineering and Business Development with market insights on components and design-for-manufacture.
• Lead End-of-Life (EOL) and obsolescence management with proactive continuity planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Quality systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DTC | A Codan Company, based near Whiteley, Hampshire, seeks an experienced Senior Buyer - Electronics to manage a high-performing supplier base. You will drive cost-effective sourcing for electronic components, lead negotiations, and ensure supply chain resilience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to secure material availability, manage obsolescence risks and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards.