Are you a Senior Buyer practiced in working with complex supply chains & purchasing electro-mechanical components including electronics?

Working for this high-tech company based just outside of Cambridge as a Senior Buyer, you will help to define supply chain strategy with a big focus on NPD/NPI projects, contract manufacturing, and global supplier management.

You will be the right hand to the Purchasing Team Leader, shaping supplier strategy, supporting product development from concept to launch, and negotiating contracts that hit delivery, quality and cost targets.

What you'll be doing on a day to day basis:

Leading supply chain input into new product development
Selecting and managing international suppliers
Negotiating contracts for outsourced components
Driving cost savings, mitigating risk, and improving performance
Supporting the team with purchasing best practice

What you'll need:

Strong supply chain background in a regulated industry with complex supply chains including working with international suppliers (ideally within high-tech engineering)
Experience with contract manufacturers and NPI
Practiced supporting with the whole lifecycle costing process
Confident influencing senior stakeholders
Ideally CIPS Level 4 (or close to it)
UK driving licence + willingness to travel

What can you expect in return?:

Salary £40,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
Flexible working hours (fully on site role)
Pension, dental care and healthcare
Support of staff wellbeing
Discounted gym membership
Subsidised Hub on site restaurant
Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
Social events and activities

Sounds like this might be the next step on your career journey? Get in touch with your CV today!