Senior Electronics Procurement Engineer — Strategic Sourcing

Fractile Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fractile Ltd. is building silicon, systems and software to redefine AI speed and cost. We seek a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer in the UK to lead technically informed sourcing for electronics and EMS/CM services.

You will own RFQs, cost breakdowns, and supplier qualifications, partnering with design engineering to optimize component selection for availability and lifecycle. The role spans NPI, production ramp, and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Supplier engagement

RFQ management

Cost-down initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Supply Chain

8+ years electronics procurement experience

Job description

Fractile Ltd. is building silicon, systems and software to redefine AI speed and cost. We seek a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer in the UK to lead technically informed sourcing for electronics and EMS/CM services.

You will own RFQs, cost breakdowns, and supplier qualifications, partnering with design engineering to optimize component selection for availability and lifecycle. The role spans NPI, production ramp, and supply continuity.