Senior Electronics Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Eaton; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Career progression

Competitive compensation

Inclusion culture

Continuous improvement focus

Job summary

Eaton, based in Weymouth, seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for electronic components and related materials. You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure a stable supply chain to support production and growth.

You will drive cost reductions, optimise inventory, and monitor market dynamics, while collaborating with engineering and NPI teams to meet product requirements and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics.
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Responsibilities

• Source electronic components and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms.
• Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate component shortages.
• Drive cost reduction and inventory optimisation initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, lead times, and component availability.
• Evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Support new product introductions and engineering requirements.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures.

Skills

Electronic component sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation and influencing

Cost reduction and value improvement

Inventory planning and control

ERP/MRP systems proficiency

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

CIPS qualification (Level 4+)

Supply Chain/Procurement related qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle SCM

Excel

Job description

Eaton, based in Weymouth, seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for electronic components and related materials. You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure a stable supply chain to support production and growth.

You will drive cost reductions, optimise inventory, and monitor market dynamics, while collaborating with engineering and NPI teams to meet product requirements and continuous improvement goals.