Description
Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for a Category Sourcing Lead to join the Supply Chain Function, reporting into the Head of Sourcing and Resilience.
The PCS Supply Chain function manages the processes associated with Indirect and Direct Procurement of goods and materials required to meet the operational demands of the business and the logistics of ensuring that materials are available for operations, and the completed products/services are delivered to the customer.
In this role you will be responsible to lead a commodity delivering world-class procurement capabilities, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure they receive maximum value for all money spent with suppliers. This is accomplished by executing effective strategies, which include category management, supplier management and sourcing decisions. Adding value by aligning ourselves with the best suppliers, promoting continuous improvement in supplier performance and driving compliance with our intellectual property and privacy requirements. Continuously striving to obtain the right price & quality for the right product or service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and implement a category strategy aligned with the business requirements
* Establish & implement long term agreements ensuring full compliance to company terms.
* Create and deliver commodity strategies, incorporating favourable payment terms, buffer inventory > 1 month at suppliers,
* Identify & establish long term supplier partners focussing on the “total cost” of supply, thus establishing mutually beneficial partnerships. Target 5% reduction
* Reduce supplier base by category by 20% ensure suppliers are of the correct size and exhibit the expected behaviours and product output (to quality and on time).
* Identify all parts that are single source. Implement strategies to mitigate risks to the business.
* Ensure the team are agile & continually evaluate and monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
* Lead supplier cost reduction workshops to achieve year on year savings (KPI to be agreed per category)
* Ensure, through production readiness reviews and capacity plans, that each supplier in the product categories has the ability to meet their commitments.
* Ensure supplier business reviews are performed with Tactical team at least each quarter with all key strategic suppliers, identify opportunities for improvement, risks, and mitigation.
* Identify, present and influence Technology Enablement solutions to drive efficiency
* Ensure the SC team are supporting and influencing future new designs with Engineering, utilising intelligence and capabilities from our supply chain. Maximising the DFM & DFT opportunities to reduce the design cycle, remove costs and thus deliver efficient designs.
* Collaborate & Influence with the equivalent leads in operations, quality, engineering, PM and other functions to meet the business objectives.
* Implement make buy strategies, resulting in “turnkey” supplier solutions, reducing lead times & cost caused by internal processing.
* Continuously identify & deliver efficiency & cost savings
* Report monthly to Head of Sourcing & Resilience on initiatives, opportunities, risks, objectives
Required Skills & Experience:
* CIPS Level 5+ preferable
* Strategic Sourcing experience and demonstrated achievements
* Developed and implemented Supply Chain strategies
* Demonstrated Supplier Development & Supplier Management skills
* Ability to develop suppliers and achieve results through supplier relationship management (SRM)
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Advanced Commercial acumen
Security Clearance:
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a S security clearance
Benefits:
Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
* Flexible working within core working hours
* 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
* 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
* Flexible benefits package
* Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
* Sports and Social club
* Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events
You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.