ELECTRONICS SENIOR BUYER JOB - ANDOVER - JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you a procurement professional with a passion for electronics and supplier collaboration?
Stannah has an exciting opportunity for a Electronics Senior Buyer (internally Supplier Account Manager) to join our thriving Procurement team based at our Andover Head Office.
We’re not just engineers we’re pioneers in safe, reliable mobility solutions. Our products transform lives, and our people power that impact. With 150+ years of history and a strong future ahead, we offer the stability of a respected brand with the ambition and energy of a modern manufacturer. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking business where your ideas count, your development is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference.
Work pattern: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday .
This is more than a buying role, it’s a chance to own and shape critical supplier relationships. Whilst supporting innovation and drive commercial success across a global supply chain.
As our new Electronics Senior Buyer, you’ll take the lead on 2-3 key commodity areas, managing up to 8 critical suppliers with a combined annual spend of £48 million.
This is a fantastic opportunity as a senior-level role, where you can use strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships in both domestic and international markets will thrive.
It is essential that you have previous experience in supplier relationship management, procurement, contract negotiation as well as supplier auditing experience.
Experience in commodity market analysis and cost reduction strategies would be desirable.
Join Stannah and play a key role in driving procurement excellence and supplier relationship management across our global supply chain!

DESIRABLE:

• MCIPS or ACIPS qualification is desirable, or willingness to study towards ACIPS.
  If you have experience as a Lead or Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Specialist and Senior Strategic Buyer or are ready to take the next step in your career and are looking for a new opportunity with a well-established, growing company within commuting distance of Andover, Hampshire, we encourage you to click ‘Apply Now’ or contact us to learn more.

• Manage supplier relationships across 2-3 commodity areas, with accountability for up to 8 critical suppliers.
• Lead contract negotiations, implement supplier agreements, and manage annual procurement spend of £4-8 million.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, support new product development, and facilitate smooth product change implementations.
• Conduct supplier audits, manage PPAP submissions, and lead problem-solving initiatives for supplier-related issues.
• Influence continuous improvement activities within the procurement function, focusing on efficiency and cost savings.