Senior Electronics Procurement & Supply Chain Engineer

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, 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.