Technical Buyer - NPI & Cost Optimization (Hybrid London)

Pod; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Job summary

Pod is seeking a Technical Buyer in London to join the Supply Chain team. In this hybrid role (2 days in the office), you will shape sourcing at the design stage, lead NPI sourcing and CBOM approvals, and own costed BOMs with contract manufacturers.

You’ll drive cost reduction, manage supplier quality and compliance, and build resilient supplier relationships, while staying ahead of market trends to support fast, informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience as technical or commodity buyer in electronics or electro-mechanical hardware manufacturing
• Ability to read and understand a BOM and assess component cost and lead times
• Involvement in new product introduction (NPI) and design-for-cost
• Strong should-cost modelling and second source qualification
• Experience with supplier quality processes and compliance (RoHS/REACH/WEEE)
• Experience with PLM/ERP tools and data-driven cost analysis

Responsibilities

• Shape sourcing at the design stage by reviews and proposing alternatives
• Lead NPI sourcing and CBOM approvals for new products and kits
• Own CBOMs and run quarterly reviews with contract manufacturers
• Drive cost reduction through value analysis and VAVE
• Build supply resilience by reviewing BOMs and managing end-of-life processes
• Monitor market trends, lead times and pricing for proactive planning
• Be the trusted supplier contact and manage supplier relationships and pricing
• Lead supplier quality discussions and ensure proper 8D investigations and close actions
• Ensure regulatory compliance documentation for RoHS, REACH and WEEE

Skills

Technical buying

Cost analysis

NPI involvement

Supplier relationship building

Negotiation

Data analysis

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Tools

Arena PLM

ERP systems

Excel

AI for cost modelling

Job description

Pod is seeking a Technical Buyer in London to join the Supply Chain team. In this hybrid role (2 days in the office), you will shape sourcing at the design stage, lead NPI sourcing and CBOM approvals, and own costed BOMs with contract manufacturers.

You’ll drive cost reduction, manage supplier quality and compliance, and build resilient supplier relationships, while staying ahead of market trends to support fast, informed decisions.