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Procurement Specialist
Location: Berkshire
Job Type: Permanent | On-site
Some procurement roles are about processing purchase orders.
This one is about keeping an electronics manufacturing operation moving.
Our client is growing rapidly in the UK, and we are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to take ownership of day-to-day purchasing and sourcing for our UK operations.
You will source everything from semiconductors, passive components, connectors and RF/microwave components to production materials and high-value engineering and test equipment.
This is a hands-on role where availability, lead times and supplier performance really matter.
What you will do
- Source electronic components, production materials, equipment and services
- Obtain quotations, negotiate terms and raise purchase orders
- Manage suppliers, deliveries, shortages and changing priorities
- Source obsolete, long-lead-time and difficult-to-find components
- Support BOM sourcing, prototypes and New Product Introduction
- Develop alternative suppliers and strengthen supply-chain resilience
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Planning and Finance
- Help develop procurement processes as our UK operation continues to grow
What we are looking for
You will already have experience sourcing electronic components within an electronics manufacturer, EMS provider, OEM, contract manufacturer, component distributor or similar environment.
You should understand component manufacturers and distributors, lead times, shortages, obsolescence, MOQs and the realities of the electronics supply chain.
Experience with PCB/PCBA, RF or microwave components, authorised distributors, traceability, counterfeit-risk management or defence/aerospace electronics would be particularly valuable. xgikmsk
Most importantly, we want someone who is commercially astute, proactive and willing to take ownership.
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Procurement Specialist in Compton employer: Electronics Manufacturing Solutions
Join a forward-thinking advanced electronics manufacturer in Berkshire, where your role as a Production Quality Engineer will not only enhance quality standards but also foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact across the manufacturing lifecycle while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Recruitment Team
