Technical Buyer

## Technical Buyer Apply locations:
Newtowntime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR26 000789

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.
* Work closely with Products, R&D, Product Management and Engineering teams throughout the NPD process.
* Support the creation, validation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs).
* Source and evaluate components for new product designs, considering cost, lead time, lifecycle, availability and technical suitability.
* Provide early procurement involvement during product development to reduce supply chain risks.
* Support engineering change management activities and approvals impact, ensuring procurement impacts are understood and controlled.
* Identify alternative components and suppliers to improve resilience and mitigate obsolescence risks.
* Develop and maintain commodity strategies for assigned product categories.
* Monitor global market conditions, technology developments and supply chain risks affecting critical commodities.
* Manage component shortages, allocation situations and market disruptions to maintain continuity of supply.
* Lead supplier engagement activities to improve availability, quality, lead times and commercial performance.
* Conduct regular supplier reviews and support supplier qualification and onboarding activities.
* Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business demand.
* Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times and sourcing information within ERP/MRP systems.
* Negotiate pricing, contracts and commercial agreements to achieve best value.
* Support inventory optimisation whilst ensuring material availability.
* Work closely with Planning and Production teams to support operational requirements.
* Expedite critical materials when required to minimise production disruption.
* Manage component lifecycle risks including obsolescence, end-of-life notifications and last-time-buy opportunities.
* Maintain approved supplier and approved manufacturer information where required.
* Support cost reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Provide regular reporting on commodity risks, market developments and supply chain opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
** Attributes
* *** Criteria
* * Relevant Experience
* Experience in technical procurement within electronics, manufacturing or engineering environments.
* Experience supporting NPD/NPI projects and working closely with Engineering or R&D teams.
* Proven track record of supplier management, strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation.
* Experience managing complex supply chain risks, commodity challenges, shortages or allocation situations.
* Understanding of electronic components, PCBAs or electronic components.

Education and Training
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (desirable)
* Professional qualifications such as CIPS or equivalent (desirable)
Skills, abilities and specialist knowledge
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and BOM structures.
* Strong understanding of component sourcing, supplier capability and commodity management.
* Knowledge of component lifecycle management and obsolescence planning.
* Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
* Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to assess market trends, lead times and supply chain risks.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining accurate procurement data.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence across Procurement, R&D, Engineering, Planning and Operations.

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