Senior strategic buyer

Job Description

Senior Strategic Buyer – Electrical Components

Location: Staffordshire

Industry: Automotive

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive £45-55k dependent on experience

Benefits: Holiday, Pension, Dental, Health, Life Insurance

Other: Relocation package provided

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and commercially astute Senior Strategic Buyer to lead procurement activities for automotive electrical components. You’ll play a critical role in supporting the development and production of advanced vehicle systems, from EV platforms to intelligent control modules.

As part of a forward-thinking procurement team, you’ll build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, lead commercial negotiations, and ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and innovative supply chain for key electrical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electrical components, including wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, ECUs, relays, and power distribution modules.
2. Manage supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.