Electronics Buyer

Procurement Buyer: Electronics Location: Harwell – Oxfordshire (4 days onsite) Want to procure products for a global leader in the world of hi-tech engineering? Like the sound of working for an established business who are now expanding in the UK market, with major growth opportunities? This could be you're next move… A business at the forefront of advanced space communications technology. You'll be joining a team of highly skilled engineers, during a time of significant growth and a pipeline of major projects for one of the global leaders within the space sector. Joining a growing procurement team, you will source, evaluate and procure Electronic components (PCB's, semiconductors, connectors, sensors etc), interpreting technical drawings, BOM's and specifications. You'll need to work alongside different teams, including engineering, projects and quality and be able to identify and qualify new suppliers. With over 50 years of industry experience and ambitious growth plans for the future, you'll be joining a business with over 4000 experts globally, who are creating fantastic opportunities for engineers to develop their careers within a technically challenging and rewarding environment. What are we looking for?

• 2 years + experience in buying/procurement
• Industry: high reliability sectors like space, aerospace, defense, rail etc would be preferred.
• Strong understanding of electronic component lifecycles and obsolescence
• Experience using MRP/ERP: Infor, SAP, Oracle, IFS etc Beneficial:
• Export/shipping regulations
• Awareness of ISO 9001, AS9100, quality systems
• Exposure to ESA/ECSS,NASA, MIL-STD
• Engineering/technical degree and/or CIPS qualifications