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Senior Procurement Specialist
About this role
Keep our supply chain moving – ensuring 100% material availability for next-level radar systems. As our Senior Procurement Specialist, you keep our supply chain running smoothly and secure critical components for high-tech radars. You own key supplier relationships, resolve complex delivery bottlenecks, and mentor junior buyers across the team. Working closely with Production, Logistics, Service & Support, and Sales, you ensure parts arrive on time.
You report to the Head of Procurement and keep our production line moving without a hitch. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Strategic sourcing and negotiation: Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate competitive purchasing terms and pricing. Focus on high-complexity categories like PCBs, custom cabling, and computer components. - Supplier relationship management: Manage daily vendor operations and build strong long-term relationships with critical suppliers.
Conduct regular performance reviews and on-site visits to drive continuous improvement. - Operational supply chain support: Ensure on-time sourcing of parts for Manufacturing and Service & Support teams. Resolve daily supply chain showstoppers and coordinate non-conformances quickly across departments. - Data integrity and system accuracy: Maintain precise supplier and category data in our ERP system. Keep lead times, contact details, and BOM cost prices up to date at all times.
- Process improvement and escalation: Act as the primary escalation point for complex delivery disputes and bottlenecks. Identify process gaps and implement practical automation to boost purchasing efficiency. WHAT YOU BRING - BA or MSc in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience in technical manufacturing. - Strong background in sourcing electronics, PCBs, cabling, and computing hardware.
- Deep expertise in ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite and MRP logic. - Fluent English, both spoken and written. - Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and high attention to detail. - Collaborative team player comfortable communicating across diverse cultures and technical teams. - Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites. N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way.