Buyer

We're recruiting a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist on behalf of an innovative, growing technology business based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £35,000 – £40,000, and a genuine opportunity to play a key role in developing a high-performing, cost-effective international supply chain at an exciting time of growth for the business.

This is a varied, commercially focused role where no two days look the same. You'll work across supplier management, purchasing strategy, contract negotiation and continuous improvement — collaborating with stakeholders across the business and engaging with an international supply base. The role is fully office-based five days a week at the Cambridge HQ, so local candidates who can commute are strongly preferred. Some international travel is required, so a valid passport, full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential — travel expenses will be covered.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing key supplier accounts and scheduling materials to support customer demand
• Negotiating contracts and driving cost reduction across the supply base
• Processing purchase orders and managing lean inventory levels
• Ensuring materials are delivered on time to meet customer requirements
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the international supply base
• Identifying and assessing new supply sources to support cost reduction and quality improvement targets
• Supporting new product introduction activity and ensuring relevant process controls are in place
• Managing component obsolescence and monitoring commodity market movements
• Working with the Senior Buyer to define and implement purchasing strategy
• Contributing to supply chain development with a focus on total cost of acquisition

Skills/Experience:

• Supply chain or procurement experience within the electronics or telecommunications industries — essential
• Experience managing offshore contract manufacturing — essential
• Background supporting product development from concept through to volume manufacture
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with credibility at senior level internally and externally
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and with international stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and act decisively under pressure
• Highly motivated, results-driven and detail-oriented
• Level 4 CIPS Diploma, or actively working towards it
• Valid passport, full clean driving licence and own vehicle — essential
• Prepared to travel internationally as required

Salary & Working Hours:

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position. Fully office-based five days per week at the Cambridge HQ. International travel required — travel expenses reimbursed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Join an innovative technology business at an exciting stage of growth
• International travel opportunities with expenses covered
• Collaborative, cross-functional working environment
• Opportunity to develop and progress your procurement career within a specialist industry