Drive innovation and cost efficiency in a high-impact role! Join this company as a Senior Strategic Procurement & Product Estimator, where you’ll shape product design, optimise costs, and influence the entire product lifecycle.

Senior Strategic Procurement & Product Estimator
Lancing, West Sussex

Full time, permanent
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a leader in the electronic industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative products. Their expertise spans from cutting-edge design to manufacturing excellence, ensuring that their products meet the highest standards. They foster a collaborative environment where ideas thrive, and individuals have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the success of their products.

The Role

They're looking for a Senior Strategic Procurement & Product Estimator to bridge the gap between product development, procurement, and manufacturing. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape product design choices, drive cost efficiencies, and optimise the supply chain from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Production Planning – Partner with engineering to select materials, optimise designs, and align procurement with product roadmaps. Monitor industry trends and assess supplier capacity.
Procurement & Buying – Source suppliers based on quality and performance, manage relationships, and secure custom components while ensuring scalability and JIT efficiency.
Cost Estimating & Optimisation – Generate cost estimates early, analyse material and production costs, and drive value engineering to maximise cost savings across the product lifecycle.

Benefits:

Make an Impact – Play a key role in the design, cost, and manufacturing strategy of cutting-edge products.
Career growth.
Collaborative Culture.
Company pension.
Ongoing training and development.

The Ideal Candidate

They're looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in procurement, product costing, and strategic planning. About you:

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years in procurement, cost estimation, planning, or product development.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
Proven ability to influence design decisions and optimise costs.
Proficiency in ERP systems, cost estimating tools, and Excel.
Leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience in the electronic industry and a certification in supply chain management is desirable.

If you have a strategic mindset and a passion for cost optimisation and product development, they want to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Procurement & Cost Estimator, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Product Cost Engineer, Supply Chain & Procurement Manager, Manufacturing Cost Estimator, Production Planning Specialist, Supplier Development Manager, Category Manager – Electronics, Value Engineering Lead, Product Lifecycle Manager.

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