Job Description
Job Description:
Buyer – ePropelled, Coventry (UK)
Full-time | On-site with hybrid flexibility | Competitive salary
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
About Us
ePropelled is a leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge electric propulsion systems for UAVs and next-generation electric propulsion platforms.
ePropelled has a global outlook, with teams in Coventry (UK), New Hampshire (US), and Chennai (India). We are scaling rapidly and building a world-class supply chain to support our mission of being the preferred propulsion supplier to UAV manufacturers globally.
We operate in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering and manufacturing environment. This opportunity is for someone who thrives on ownership, is highly organised, and enjoys helping to build robust procurement processes as the company continues to expand.
About the Role
We are seeking a Buyer to join our Coventry-based Procurement team. The role focuses on the procurement of box-build assemblies (PCBAs, electronic components, enclosures, and mechanical hardware), whilst also supporting a broad range of purchasing activities across other direct and indirect commodities in the UK and USA.
This position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure the reliable supply of parts and services that meet specification, cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
You will play an active role in developing our supply base, implementing ERP best practice, and supporting the wider supply chain function as required.
This role reports to the Head of Supply Chain based in Coventry.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day purchasing execution and ensure delivery performance across assigned categories.
* Manage RFQs and Purchase Orders in line with commercial and technical requirements.
* Identify cost savings through supplier selection and negotiation.
* Expedite and manage open orders to ensure delivery is aligned with production schedules.
* Conduct supplier sourcing and benchmarking activities, including identification of new suppliers where required.
* Ensure purchased items meet all relevant drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
Supplier Relationship & Performance
* Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, ensuring clear communication and expectations.
* Support Quality and Engineering with supplier queries, deviations, and issue resolution.
* Monitor supplier delivery performance and contribute to improvement activities.
Technical & Cross-Functional Support
* Collaborate closely with Engineering on change management, new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, and cost-down activities.
* Contribute to supplier readiness activities for prototype and volume manufacturing phases.
ERP, Process & Operational Support
* Maintain ERP master data, including supplier details, lead times, pricing, and order management.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement and ERP workflows.
* Flexibly support wider supply chain operations as needed (e.g., booking in parts, organising shipments, ad-hoc purchasing, logistics support).
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of purchasing processes, supplier communication, and purchase order management.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, BoMs, and specifications (or a strong desire to learn).
* Solid understanding of lead times, material availability challenges, and supply chain fundamentals.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-moving environment.
* Confident communicator who can build relationships across suppliers and internal teams.
* Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (any platform).
Desirable
1. Exposure to ERP rollout and improvement projects.
2. Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
3. Understanding of quality processes such as FAIs, NCRs, deviations, or PPAP.
4. Experience in a high-growth startup or fast-paced engineering/manufacturing setting.
5. Exposure to aerospace, UAVs, motors, or complex electromechanical products.
6. Basic logistics knowledge (couriers, shipping terms, import/export documentation).
Requirements
What We Offer
* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing company shaping the future of electric propulsion.
* A role with real ownership and the ability to influence processes early in their development.
* Collaborative workplace with global exposure across UK, US, and India teams.
* Career progression opportunities as the supply chain organisation expands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
* Company pension
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work authorization:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coventry CV4 7EZ
Requirements
What We Offer Opportunity to join a rapidly growing company shaping the future of electric propulsion. A role with real ownership and the ability to influence processes early in their development. Collaborative workplace with global exposure across UK, US, and India teams. Career progression opportunities as the supply chain organisation expands. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent