James Docherty Email & Phone Number

I play a key role in managing the growth of the EMS area within Astute UK and currently manage a number of Global EMS Customers in my current role, handling all aspects of the customer relationships which involves operating on a number of levels. I also drive strategy for our Turkish operation and broadly manage our efforts in region. Materials professional with broad experience of the Electronics market with expertise across all main materials areas. Able to source, identify and maximise new Sales opportunities.Established in 1989 Astute Electronics’ growth spans three decades and our global offices now cross five continents. We have become one of the world’s most knowledgeable, quality-driven experts in franchised electronics distribution, global procurement, and supply-chain management.Astute offer a more technically focused, integrated partnership that delivers smarter outcomes for our customers. Trusted by many of the world’s largest OEMs and electronics manufacturers, we meet their everyday requirements for their electronic component requirements and value add services.Our mission - provides the answers that makes a difference to your supply chain with a DESIGN, FULFILMENT, SUPPORT approach. Follow Astute’s LinkedIn page to stay up to date Key services+ Franchised & traceable electronics via extensive and trusted global sourcing routes+ Specialist in connector, passive and discrete, memory, power technologies and cable assemblies+ Commodities procurement & bespoke handling+ Component engineering & technical support across franchises+ Managed supply-chains, vendor reduction, 3PL & kitting, tail-end spend management+ Counterfeit mitigation, de-risking and testing+ Obsolescence management & through-life support

Listed skills include Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Supply Management, Purchasing, and 46 others.