Senior Technical Buyer – Global NPI & Supply Lead

ePropelled, Inc.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous share scheme

Autonomy and ownership

Job summary

ePropelled is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to lead UK procurement for new motor and controller projects from prototype sourcing to volume production, while supporting day-to-day production purchasing. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programme teams to deliver cost-effective, timely and high-quality supply solutions.

The role is hands-on with significant ownership, requiring independent problem solving and structured processes in a rapidly growing SME.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Technical Buyer.
• Proven purchasing experience in engineering/manufacturing incl. NPI.
• Knowledge of mechanical commodities; sourcing PCBA/PCBs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs and specs with engineers.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• ERP/MRP experience and disciplined data practices.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and deviations.
• Startup/SME/aerospace or UAV sector experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for new motor and controller projects, coordinating sourcing plans and supplier readiness for transfer to volume production.
• Select suppliers from approved base, identify capability gaps and assess new sources as needed.
• Manage RFQs, compare quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and terms.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, secure delivery commitments and expedite materials.
• Identify supply risks early and communicate actions to programme teams.

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical purchasing

NPI procurement

Mechanical commodities

Sourcing PCBAs/PCBs

Negotiation & supplier mgmt

ERP/MRP experience

Quality systems knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ePropelled is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to lead UK procurement for new motor and controller projects from prototype sourcing to volume production, while supporting day-to-day production purchasing. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programme teams to deliver cost-effective, timely and high-quality supply solutions.

The role is hands-on with significant ownership, requiring independent problem solving and structured processes in a rapidly growing SME.