Strategic Electronics & Controls Purchaser

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Racing is seeking an Electronics and Control Systems Buyer to raise POs for electronic components, wiring looms, sensors and control systems hardware. You will ensure engineering specs are communicated correctly and that purchases are authorised in a timely manner.

Key duties include expediting deliveries, conducting supplier audits for ESD and IPC compliance, and negotiating terms to maximise value while maintaining component traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience procuring electronics or control systems hardware in a fast-moving engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of technical drawings, schematics and BOMs used for procurement of electronic components.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for electronics components, wiring looms, sensors and control systems hardware.
• Expedite deliveries and maintain status reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Perform supplier audits and ensure compliance with IPC‑A‑610/620 and traceability requirements.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to optimise value and lead times.
• Lead tender processes and develop a strategic supplier base for electronics commodities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Tools

ERP systems

BOM analysis

PCB/ECU components knowledge

Job description

Williams Racing is seeking an Electronics and Control Systems Buyer to raise POs for electronic components, wiring looms, sensors and control systems hardware. You will ensure engineering specs are communicated correctly and that purchases are authorised in a timely manner.

Key duties include expediting deliveries, conducting supplier audits for ESD and IPC compliance, and negotiating terms to maximise value while maintaining component traceability.