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
1. Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero-harm culture.
2. Source and procure engineered parts such as PCBAs, machined components, custom magnetics, and subassemblies.
3. Interpret and communicate technical drawings and specifications to suppliers.
4. Work closely with Engineering to ensure purchased parts meet technical and functional requirements.
5. Issue RFQs, assess supplier quotes, and lead commercial negotiations to drive value and cost savings.
6. Manage supplier relationships, track delivery performance, and resolve issues.
7. Support new product introduction (NPI) activities with timely sourcing and supply chain readiness.
8. Contribute to supplier selection and qualification processes.
9. Maintain accurate supplier and item data in Epicor ERP system (pricing, lead times, MoQs,
10. Support PPV tracking and cost-reduction initiatives, including value engineering and alternate sourcing.
11. Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on BOM accuracy, lead-time alignment, and risk mitigation.
12. Ensure compliance with export/import regulations and customer-specific requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Core Requirements
13. Familiarity with aerospace or regulated industries is a key requirement for this role.
14. Experience in technical procurement within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
15. Strong understanding of technical drawings and specifications.
16. Proven ability to negotiate commercially while balancing technical and quality requirements.
17. Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
18. Experience using Epicor ERP for procurement processes.
19. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
20. Understanding of sourcing strategies, cost drivers, and supplier development processes.
21. Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management desirable.
22. Attention to detail, self-motivated, and outcome-driven.
Desirable Skills and Experience
23. Knowledge of import/export compliance and risk management.
What We Offer You:
Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all of our roles are site based.
We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week.
In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits:
24. 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays
25. Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
26. Contributory pension scheme
27. Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
28. Health Cash Plan
29. Free Onsite Parking
30. Discounted Gym membership
31. Life assurance
32. Fresh fruit and hot drinks
33. Cycle to work scheme
34. 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Our Recruitment Process:
Initially we will reach out to you for an informal conversation about the role. This will allow you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about TT, our site and our team. It will also give us the chance to learn more about you and your experience to date. At this point both parties have the opportunity to decide if they would like to continue with the process.
Due to the specific projects TT Electronics supports we are unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard Clearance.
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.
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! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests.
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing>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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