Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.
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Work closely with Products, R&D, Product Management and Engineering teams throughout the NPD process.
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Support the creation, validation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
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Source and evaluate components for new product designs, considering cost, lead time, lifecycle, availability and technical suitability.
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Provide early procurement involvement during product development to reduce supply chain risks.
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Support engineering change management activities and approvals impact, ensuring procurement impacts are understood and controlled.
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Identify alternative components and suppliers to improve resilience and mitigate obsolescence risks.
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Develop and maintain commodity strategies for assigned product categories.
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Monitor global market conditions, technology developments and supply chain risks affecting critical commodities.
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Manage component shortages, allocation situations and market disruptions to maintain continuity of supply.
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Lead supplier engagement activities to improve availability, quality, lead times and commercial performance.
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Conduct regular supplier reviews and support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.
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Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business demand.
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Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times and sourcing information within ERP/MRP systems.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements to achieve best value.
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Support inventory optimisation whilst ensuring material availability.
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Work closely with Planning and Production teams to support operational requirements.
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Expedite critical materials when required to minimise production disruption.
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Manage component lifecycle risks including obsolescence, end-of-life notifications and last-time-buy opportunities.
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Maintain approved supplier and approved manufacturer information where required.
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Support cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Provide regular reporting on commodity risks, market developments and supply chain opportunities.
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Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
Attributes
Criteria
Relevant Experience
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Experience in technical procurement within electronics, manufacturing or engineering environments.
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Experience supporting NPD/NPI projects and working closely with Engineering or R&D teams.
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Proven track record of supplier management, strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation.
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Experience managing complex supply chain risks, commodity challenges, shortages or allocation situations.
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Understanding of electronic components, PCBAs or electronic components.
Education and Training
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (desirable)
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Professional qualifications such as CIPS or equivalent (desirable)
Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and BOM structures.
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Strong understanding of component sourcing, supplier capability and commodity management.
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Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence planning.
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Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
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Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to assess market trends, lead times and supply chain risks.
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Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining accurate procurement data.
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence across Procurement, R&D, Engineering, Planning and Operations.
If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.
