Technical Buyer

Company Overview

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships.

Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world‑class customer service. Be part of the journey.

The Technical Buyer is responsible for the procurement of complex engineered components and materials, combining commercial acumen with technical understanding. The role supports both ongoing production and new product introductions, collaborating closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure supplier capability, cost‑effectiveness and delivery performance.

• Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero‑harm culture.
• Source and procure engineered parts such as PCBAs, machined components, custom magnetics, and subassemblies.
• Interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications to suppliers.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure purchased parts meet technical and functional requirements.
• Issue RFQs, assess supplier quotes, and lead commercial negotiations to drive value and cost savings.
• Manage supplier relationships, track delivery performance, and resolve issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities with timely sourcing and supply chain readiness.
• Contribute to supplier selection and qualification processes.
• Maintain accurate supplier and item data in Epicor ERP system (pricing, lead times, MoQs, etc.).
• Support PPV tracking and cost‑reduction initiatives, including value engineering and alternate sourcing.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on BOM accuracy, lead‑time alignment, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with export/import regulations and customer‑specific requirements.

• Familiarity with aerospace or regulated industries is a key requirement for this role.
• Experience in technical procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercially while balancing technical and quality requirements.
• Comfortable working in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.
• Experience using Epicor ERP for procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Understanding of sourcing strategies, cost drivers, and supplier development processes.
• Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirable.
• Attention to detail, self‑motivated, and outcome‑driven.

• Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management.

• 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share‑save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• 4‑day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.

Due to the specific projects TT Electronics supports we are unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance.

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol…