Senior Technical Buyer

Coventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/17/2026

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Job Title:
Senior Technical Buyer

Work Location:

ePropelled | Coventry, UK

Full-time | On-site with hybrid flexibility (4 days office,1 day home)

About ePropelled

ePropelled designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems for UAVs and other next-generation platforms, with teams in the UK, USand India. Driven by growing demand and supported by funding initiatives including $60 million from the US government, we are expanding our supply chainteam to support our motor and electronic controller programmes.

About the Role

You will be the main procurement contact for UK new product introduction (NPI), from prototype sourcing through to readiness for volume production, while supporting day-to-day production purchasing. Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programme teams, you will develop and execute supply solutions that meet cost, delivery and quality requirements.

This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, suitedto someone who can work independently, resolve problems and bring structure toa rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for new motor and controller projects, coordinating sourcing plans, prototype requirements and supplier readiness for transfer into volume production.
• Select suppliers from the approved supply base, identify capability or capacity gaps, and work with Engineering, Quality and the wider procurement team toassess new sources where needed.
• ManageRFQs, compare quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms to achieve value and continuity of supply.
• Raiseand manage purchase orders, secure delivery commitments and expedite materials against development and production schedules.
• Identify supply risks early, develop recovery options and communicate actions and decisions needed to the Programme team and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure purchase requirements reflect the correct drawings, bills of materials and specifications, coordinate engineering changes, deviations and supplier issues with Engineering and Quality.
• Build supplier relationships, monitor delivery performance and drive improvement and cost-reduction activities.
• Maintain accurate ERP purchasing data and improve procurement workflows, support goods receipt, shipments and wider supply chain activities when required.

Skills & Experience

• Looking for 5+ years experience as Technical Buyer
• Prov entechnical purchasing experience in engineering or manufacturing, including responsibility for NPI or new product development procurement.
• Knowledge of mechanical commodities such as machined parts, fabrication and raw materials. Experience sourcing PCBAs, PCBs and electronic components is strongly preferred.
• Abilityto interpret technical drawings, bills of materials and specifications,and work with engineers and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with sound commercial judgement on cost, lead time and longer-term supply risk.
• Abilityto manage competing project deadlines independently, follow actions through to completion and escalat...??
• Confident communication and influencing skills across suppliers and internal teams,including the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• PracticalERP/MRP experience and a disciplined approach to purchasing records, data accuracy and process improvement.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and supplier quality processes, such asfirst article inspection, non-conformance management and deviations.
• Experience in a startup or growing SME, aerospace/UAVs or complex electromechanicalproducts, together with basic shipping and logistics knowledge, would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to help shape procurement in a growing electric propulsion business.
• Agenerous company share scheme.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Aglobal outlook, working with colleagues across the UK, US and India.