Strategic Senior Buyer – High-Tech Electronics

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Training and development opportunities

Technology-led manufacturing business

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a growing electronics manufacturer in the UK.

You will own strategic suppliers, manage assigned commodity groups, and drive cost reduction while ensuring on‑time delivery of quality materials to support production and new product introductions.

The role requires close collaboration with engineering, planning and quality teams to optimise supply chain performance, mitigate risk and sustain long‑term procurement improvements.

Qualifications

• Senior Buyer or Buyer experience in manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing electronic components, PCBAs or electro‑mechanical products.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and improving supplier performance.
• Knowledge of inventory management and production planning principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic suppliers and develop strong long-term supplier relationships.
• Source materials and components, negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial agreements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance, driving improvements in quality, delivery and cost.
• Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support production by ensuring material availability and managing supply issues.
• Work alongside Planning to convert demand into effective purchasing plans.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives across assigned commodities.
• Manage supplier involvement in engineering changes and new product introductions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity, obsolescence and single-source suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company procedures and quality standards.
• Provide support to the Purchasing Manager when required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Communication

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group Plc is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a growing electronics manufacturer in the UK.

You will own strategic suppliers, manage assigned commodity groups, and drive cost reduction while ensuring on‑time delivery of quality materials to support production and new product introductions.

The role requires close collaboration with engineering, planning and quality teams to optimise supply chain performance, mitigate risk and sustain long‑term procurement improvements.