Barnstaple, UK
27 days ago
Technical Buyer
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Technical Buyer Posted Date 2 months ago(24/06/2025 07:46) Job ID 2025-5586 City UK-Barnstaple Country United Kingdom Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Function Supply Chain & Logistics Type Permanent Full-Time Estimated Travel Required 0 - 10% Company Overview

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When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world.  Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations.  We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships.  Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Introduction

The Technical Buyer is responsible for the procurement of complex engineered components and materials, combining commercial acumen with technical understanding. The role supports both ongoing production and new product introductions, collaborating closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure supplier capability, cost-effectiveness, and delivery performance.

 

Key Responsibilities

Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero-harm cultureSource and procure engineered parts such as PCBAs, machined components, custom magnetics, and subassembliesInterpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications to suppliersWork closely with Engineering to ensure purchased parts meet technical and functional requirementsIssue RFQs, assess supplier quotes, and lead commercial negotiations to drive value and cost savingsManage supplier relationships, track delivery performance, and resolve issuesSupport new product introduction (NPI) activities with timely sourcing and supply chain readinessContribute to supplier selection and qualification processesMaintain accurate supplier and item data in Epicor ERP system (pricing, lead times, MoQs, etc.)Support PPV tracking and cost-reduction initiatives, including value engineering and alternate sourcingCollaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on BOM accuracy, lead-time alignment, and risk mitigationEnsure compliance with export/import regulations and customer-specific requirements

 

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

Familiarity with aerospace or regulated industries is a key requirement for this roleExperience in technical procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environmentStrong understanding of technical drawings and specificationsProven ability to negotiate commercially while balancing technical and quality requirementsComfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume environmentExperience using Epicor ERP for procurement processesExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsUnderstanding of sourcing strategies, cost drivers, and supplier development processesKnowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirableAttention to detail, self-motivated, and outcome-driven

 

Desireable Skills and Experience

Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirable

 

 

 

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, (i.e Hybrid working within office based roles) in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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