Technical Buyer - Electronics

Technical Buyer – Electronics & EEE Components | Space Sector

Harwell, Oxfordshire | 4 days on-site / 1 day WFH

A leading space organisation is seeking a Technical Buyer with a strong background in electronics procurement to support the sourcing of critical EEE components for advanced space systems.

This is not a general purchasing role. We are specifically seeking someone with hands‑on experience sourcing electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assemblies (PCBAs) within a highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environment.

Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Project teams, you'll take ownership of sourcing and procurement delivery across electronic assemblies, PCBAs and production builds.

• Procurement of EEE components including PCBs, raw boards, PCBAs, semiconductors, connectors, harnesses and sensors
• Reviewing BOMs, technical drawings and specifications with Engineering teams
• Managing component obsolescence, lead‑time challenges and approved alternatives
• Running procurement activities from RFI/RFP through to negotiation and delivery
• Supplier onboarding and management across global supply chains
• Maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy and supplier information
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 and export control requirements

• 10+ years' experience in electronics procurement, including electronic components, EEE parts, PCBs, raw boards and PCB assemblies
• Experience with in the space sector is strongly preferred, although candidates from aerospace, defence, semiconductor or other high‑reliability electronics environments will also be considered
• Strong understanding of electronic component sourcing, PCB/PCBA supply chains, lead times, obsolescence management and lifecycle challenges
• Experience reviewing BOMs and working closely with Engineering teams
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Infor LN or IFS
• Familiarity with ESA, ECSS, NASA or MIL‑STD processes and programmes (desirable)

Please note successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS clearance.