Senior Buyer

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK''s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.04th September, 2025Role

You will be an expert with Purchasing systems, methods and processes and deputise for the Purchasing Team Leader where necessary. The role will also encompass significant involvement in new product developments from concept and prototype stages, through to volume production and support. It is anticipated that Sepura''s growth will require a greater degree of outsourced content in the Development cycle and the Senior Buyer will play a key role in the execution of this strategy. Come and join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.Role responsibilities

Work with the Purchasing Team Leader to define and implement purchasing strategy.Work with key stakeholders to define and deploy supply chain strategy for new product developments that achieve the business'' delivery, quality and cost targets.Identify, select and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium and long-term needs of the business, considering the total cost of ownership over the entire product life.Negotiate and agree contracts for outsourced projects for accessories.Work with NPI to co-ordinate and set-up new suppliers.Coach and consult with Purchasing team to ensure best practices are maintained.You will

Have strong influencing skills.Be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across various departments.Be highly motivated.Be prepared to travel internationally.Day to Day

Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges.There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business. Activities you will be responsible for include:Supply chain strategy definition and deployment for new productsSupplier identification, selection and approval in line with agreed strategyEnsure designs are produced that correspond with production capabilityWork to negotiate / establish appropriate contractsWork with Quality and NPI to prepare suppliers for volume productionContract negotiationCost reduction / price negotiationStock ordering / lean inventory managementPurchase order processingEnsuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demandDriving continuous improvement through our international supply baseIdentifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company''s cost reduction and quality improvement targetsSupporting new product introduction activity; ensuring that the relevant process controls are implemented to ensure the delivery of a quality productSupply chain development in consideration of the total cost of acquisitionIdentifying areas of manufacturing weakness and ensure corrective actions are effectively implementedCommodity market movement analysisAssessment and management of component obsolescenceMaintaining an understanding of suppliers'' financial health and mitigation of risk as appropriateThis role involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence and own car. Travel expenses will be paid.This role will also require Security Clearance which the successful candidate should be prepared to go through. Sepura will apply for this approval on behalf of the candidate.What you need to succeed

Qualifications

Level 4 CIPs Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.Experience and Skills

Extensive Supply Chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries, including the management of complex global Supplier/Customer relationships.Experience of off-shore Contract Manufacturing Management.Experience of product development from concept to volume manufactureCredibility to influence at senior level - with both internal and external stakeholders.Priority and time management - ability to act decisively under ..... full job details .....