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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCB fabrication, and PCBA assembly, with a strong technical understanding of semiconductors and prototyping flows. Proven ability to manage supply chain risks and negotiate effectively in fast-paced hardware environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electronics SourcingComponent ProcurementPCB FabricationERP System ManagementTechnical Negotiation Skills
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Hard Skills
BOM InterpretationAVL RequirementsEmbedded ElectronicsPrototyping FlowsSupply Chain ManagementComponent Availability AssessmentSupplier SelectionMaterial ManagementLead-Time ManagementCost Visibility
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsDigital Sourcing ToolsRapid-Prototyping SuppliersGlobal Component Marketplaces
Certifications & Qualifications
APICSPMPSix Sigma
Industry Keywords
Electronics EngineeringHardware StartupsAerospaceDefenceDeep-Tech R&D
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyERPPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as the hands-on supply chain counterpart for fast-paced electronics engineering teams across multiple evolving hardware projects
- Participate in engineering project teams from kickoff, execute project plans, and review draft BOMs
- Identify and proactively secure long-lead and critical components through early orders, allocation, and buffer stock
- Translate concepts, evolving BOMs, and design changes into actionable sourcing steps
- Advise engineers on component availability, alternates, obsolescence, cost, and lead time
- Identify supply issues and propose immediate workaround paths
- Own sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, connectors, harnesses, sensors, RF parts, and embedded modules
- Run quoting and supplier selection for prototypes and builds
- Find alternative components and supply paths during shortages
- Set stock levels and material availability plans for development and prototype builds
- Manage relationships with PCB fabricators, electronics manufacturing partners, and component distributors
- Assess supplier technical capabilities and understand lead-time, manufacturing, DFM, and fast-track build options
- Negotiate priority build slots, allocation, expedited shipments, and prototype delivery
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, program management, and operations to maintain build readiness
- Maintain visibility into prototype schedules, engineering changes, and material risks
- Track supply risks including obsolescence, allocation, single-source parts, counterfeit risk, and export restrictions; qualify alternatives
- Maintain accurate ERP purchasing records, traceability, cost visibility, and build-readiness status
- Test new suppliers, sourcing channels, manufacturing partners, and tools to reduce lead times and cost
- Communicate R&D supply-chain risks and critical components to Production
- Prepare critical parts, qualified suppliers, lead times, and capacity for series production
- Build sourcing foundations to transition designs from prototype to repeatable production
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Supply Chain, or similar
- 5+ years of direct experience in electronics sourcing, component procurement or engineering supply chain roles in fast-moving hardware environments
- Strong technical understanding of semiconductors, passive components, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, embedded electronics, and prototyping flows
- Ability to work effectively in startup-like conditions, tight deadlines, shifting priorities, incomplete information, and rapid cycles
- Hands-on experience interpreting electronic schematics, BOMs, AVL requirements, PCB stackups, and manufacturing documentation
- Hands-on experience running purchasing and material management through an ERP system
- Confident commercial and technical negotiation skills, with ability to influence engineers, program managers, and suppliers without formal authority
- Professional English, written and spoken
- Experience in space, aerospace, defence, hardware startups, or other deep-tech R&D environments is desirable
- Experience taking hardware designs from prototype into series production is desirable
- Existing relationships with PCB/PCBA vendors, distributors, and electronics manufacturing partners are desirable
- APICS, PMP, or Six Sigma certifications are useful but not required
- Familiarity with rapid-prototyping suppliers, global component marketplaces, and digital sourcing tools is desirable
- Employment subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Continuous professional development
- Training opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support; benefits vary by location
- Diverse and highly engaged team environment
- Opportunity to take real ownership from day one
- Flexible benefits offerings confirmed during the recruitment process