Strategic Buyer - Electro Mechanical

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Milton Keynes
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Electro-mechanical procurement Supply-chain management Engineering drawings CAD Global sourcing Cost reduction Value engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

If you’re motivated by tackling complex sourcing challenges and building high‑performing global supply bases, the Strategic Buyer – Electro‑Mechanical role will put your skills front and centre. This position offers strategic influence, commercial responsibility, and the chance to partner closely with engineering teams shaping next‑generation products.

The Strategic Buyer – Electro‑Mechanical will:

  • Define and execute sourcing strategies for electro‑mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems.
  • Lead supplier selection, qualification, and long‑term relationship management across global supply bases.
  • Source components from manufacturers and distributors across Europe, the UK, the USA, and Asia to ensure supply resilience.
  • Drive cost‑down initiatives, value engineering, and total cost of ownership improvements.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements, including LTAs, pricing frameworks, and capacity commitments.
  • Manage supply‑chain risks including long lead times, constrained components, and single‑source suppliers.

The Strategic Buyer – Electro‑Mechanical will have:

  • Proven experience in a Strategic Buyer or Senior Buyer role within automotive or advanced manufacturing.
  • Strong background in electro‑mechanical procurement and complex supply‑chain management.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and review CAD, challenging feasibility where necessary.
  • Hands‑on experience sourcing from global manufacturers and distributors.
  • Commercial acumen, with a track record of cost reduction, value engineering, and margin protection.
  • Confidence and analytical capability to operate strategically while remaining effective at a hands‑on operational level.

Bring your commercial strength, technical insight, and global sourcing experience, and help build a resilient, cost‑effective, future‑proof supply chain. We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to make a high‑impact contribution.

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