Senior Technical Buyer — NPI & Global Supply (Hybrid)

ePropelled; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Global team

Job summary

ePropelled, Coventry, UK, is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to lead procurement for new motor and controller projects from prototype sourcing through to volume production. The role supports engineering, manufacturing, quality and programme teams with a hands-on, independent approach.

You will develop supply solutions that meet cost, delivery and quality requirements, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base in a fast-growing SME

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Technical Buyer.
• Proven procurement experience in engineering/manufacturing including NPI.
• Knowledge of mechanical parts, fabrication and raw materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• ERP/MRP experience and data accuracy.
• Experience in startup/SME or aerospace/UAV sectors preferred.
• Shipping and logistics knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for new motor and controller projects, coordinating sourcing plans and prototype requirements for transfer to volume production.
• Select suppliers from approved base, identify capability gaps, and assess new sources with cross-functional teams.
• 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 propose recovery options with stakeholders.
• Ensure drawings, BOMs and specifications are correct; coordinate engineering changes with Engineering and Quality.
• Build supplier relationships, monitor delivery performance and drive cost-reduction activities.
• Maintain ERP purchasing data and support wider supply chain activities.

Skills

Technical Buyer experience

NPI procurement

Mechanical commodities knowledge

PCB/PCBA sourcing

Electronic components sourcing

Drawings/BOM interpretation

Negotiation & supplier management

ERP/MRP experience

Quality systems knowledge

Startup/ SME / aerospace experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ePropelled, Coventry, UK, is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to lead procurement for new motor and controller projects from prototype sourcing through to volume production. The role supports engineering, manufacturing, quality and programme teams with a hands-on, independent approach.

You will develop supply solutions that meet cost, delivery and quality requirements, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base in a fast-growing SME