Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer New Bristol

Mesh-AI Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer to lead sourcing for electronic components. The role includes engaging with suppliers and managing procurement processes, requiring at least 8 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong electronics knowledge and excellent negotiation skills, alongside a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to pioneering technology advancements.

Benefits

Collaborative problem-solving culture

Ownership and execution in projects

Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in electronics procurement or supply chain engineering.
• Proven experience managing technically complex sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for electronic components.
• Provide technical input into sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Manage PCNs, EOLs, and last-time-buy strategies.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Supplier management skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer

Bristol

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale.

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer based in the UK to lead technically informed sourcing and supplier engagement for electronics and electronic components. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring that component and manufacturing sourcing decisions are optimised for cost, availability, quality, and long-term scalability.

The ideal candidate brings strong electronics knowledge, hands‑on experience with suppliers and EMS partners, and the ability to influence design and sourcing decisions early in the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for electronic components (ICs, passives, PCBs, connectors, electromechanical parts) and EMS/CM services
• Provide technical input into sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and component qualification
• Own RFQs, cost breakdowns, and technical-commercial evaluations
• Drive should‑cost modelling and cost‑down initiatives

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Engagement

• Act as the technical procurement interface to component manufacturers, distributors, and EMS/CM partners
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, capacity commitments, and technical constraints
• Support supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve technical, quality, or supply issues

NPI & Product Lifecycle Support

• Support NPI sourcing from concept through production, including BOM cost roll‑ups and sourcing readiness
• Partner with design engineering to influence component selection for availability, lifecycle, and risk
• Manage PCNs, EOLs, and last‑time‑buy strategies in collaboration with engineering and operations
• Support ECO implementation and component transitions

Supply Risk & Continuity Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to single‑source components, long lead times, and constrained supply
• Develop alternate sourcing and dual‑source strategies
• Support buffer strategies and supply continuity planning

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and programme teams
• Provide clear reporting on cost, supplier performance, supply risks, and mitigation plans
• Mentor junior procurement or supply chain engineers as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
• At least 8 years of experience in electronics procurement, supply chain engineering, or manufacturing sourcing
• Strong understanding of electronic components, EMS/CM operations, and global electronics supply chains
• Proven experience managing technically complex sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Strong technical judgement applied to sourcing and procurement decisions
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Analytical mindset with experience in cost modelling and BOM analysis
• Ability to influence engineering and operations without direct authority
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with global component distributors and allocation management
• Experience working in regulated or compliance‑driven environments

How we work

• Ownership and execution: you will have full agency to drive your work forward
• Rapid iteration: we all work directly with top leadership to move from idea to hardware on ambitious timelines
• Full‑stack engagement: hardware, software, silicon, and modelling teams all work closely together to create a product with generational impact
• Optimistic and pragmatic: we possess the will to win, and to do the hard work to get us there
• Team‑player mentality: the mission is bigger than any of us, and we have the curiosity and technical focus to see the best idea shipped, no matter who’s it is

About us

• Founded in 2022, team of 70+, which is expanding rapidly
• Modern, open offices in London and Bristol
• Collaborative, problem‑solving culture built on deep curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative and technical fluency

Export control and security clearance

Certain roles may involve working on technologies subject to export restrictions. Applicants may be required to undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law.