Senior Buyer

04th September, 2025

Due to continued success, we are looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to the Purchasing team. You will be an expert with Purchasing systems, methods and processes and deputise for the Purchasing Team Leader where necessary. The role will involve significant involvement in new product developments from concept and prototype stages through to volume production and support. Sepura's growth is expected to 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. This is an exciting time of growth at Sepura Ltd, based in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Role:

• Work with the Purchasing Team Leader to define and implement purchasing strategy.
• Work with key stakeholders to define and deploy a supply chain strategy for new product developments that achieve delivery, quality and cost targets.
• Identify, select and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium and long-term needs of the business, considering 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 the Purchasing team to ensure best practices are maintained.

You will

• Have strong influencing skills.
• Be a team player and able 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. 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 products.
• Supplier identification, selection and approval in line with agreed strategy.
• Ensure designs are produced that correspond with production capability.
• Negotiate / establish appropriate contracts.
• Work with Quality and NPI to prepare suppliers for volume production.
• Contract negotiation.
• Cost reduction / price negotiation.
• Stock ordering / lean inventory management.
• Purchase order processing.
• Ensuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demand.
• Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base.
• Identifying and assessing new sources to drive cost reduction and quality improvement targets.
• Supporting new product introduction activity with appropriate process controls to ensure a quality product.
• Supply chain development considering the total cost of acquisition.
• Identifying areas of manufacturing weakness and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Commodity market movement analysis.
• Assessment and management of component obsolescence.
• Maintaining an understanding of suppliers' financial health and risk mitigation as appropriate.

You will also require: travel; a full, clean driving licence and own car (travel expenses paid). This role may require Security Clearance, which Sepura will apply for 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 management of complex global supplier/customer relationships.
• Experience of offshore Contract Manufacturing Management.
• Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture.
• Credibility to influence at senior level with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Priority and time management - ability to act decisively under pressure.

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