Senior Electronics Sourcing Lead

Codan Limited; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Codan Limited, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, is seeking a Senior Buyer - Electronics to develop and manage a high-performing supplier base for electronic components supporting new product introduction and ongoing production. You will ensure supplier performance, supply chain resilience, and compliance within a regulated environment while driving strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, analyze markets, and implement risk mitigation to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) and/or electronic component sourcing and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of the global electronic components market, including supply chain trends, pricing, and availability.
• Demonstrated 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 effectively with suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. aerospace, defence)
• Knowledge of supplier quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and ISO 9001 standards is desirable.
• MCIPS qualification, or working towards CIPS accreditation, would be advantageous. Fully conversant with Microsoft applications.
• Must be flexible and accommodating to last minute changes to support business and customer needs

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract award for electronic components and associated commodities.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, operational requirements, and market conditions.
• Build and maintain a high-performing supply chain that delivers competitive cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and continuity of supply.
• Establish, monitor, and manage supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute supply agreements with strategic suppliers and key vendors.
• Resolve supply chain issues relating to quality, delivery, shortages, and supplier performance through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier intelligence to identify new sourcing opportunities, emerging technologies, cost trends, and supply risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Manage inventory policies within assigned categories to optimise stock levels, minimise liability, reduce lead times, and support uninterrupted production.
• Support Engineering and Business Development teams by providing market insight on component availability, technology developments, and design-for-manufacture considerations.
• Lead End-of-Life (EOL) and component obsolescence management activities, ensuring proactive continuity planning.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ISO 9001 standards, company procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by securing appropriate suppliers and ensuring timely material availability.

Skills

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Analytical skills

Supplier communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

MCIPS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Codan Limited, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, is seeking a Senior Buyer - Electronics to develop and manage a high-performing supplier base for electronic components supporting new product introduction and ongoing production. You will ensure supplier performance, supply chain resilience, and compliance within a regulated environment while driving strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, analyze markets, and implement risk mitigation to