Overview
Category Sourcing Lead on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. This role leads a commodity, delivering world-class procurement capabilities by executing category management, supplier management and sourcing decisions. Aligns with best suppliers, promotes continuous improvement in supplier performance and drives compliance with IP and privacy requirements. Strives to obtain the right price and quality for the right product or service.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 focusing on the “total cost” of supply, establishing mutually beneficial partnerships. Target 5% reduction.
* Reduce supplier base by category by 20% ensuring suppliers are the correct size and exhibit expected behaviours and product output (quality and on time).
* Identify all parts that are single source. Implement strategies to mitigate risks to the business.
* Ensure the team are agile and 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 production readiness reviews and capacity plans ensure each supplier can meet commitments.
* Ensure supplier business reviews are performed with Tactical team quarterly with all key strategic suppliers, identify opportunities, risks, and mitigation.
* Identify, present and influence Technology Enablement solutions to drive efficiency.
* Ensure the SC team supports and influences future new designs with Engineering, maximise DFM & DFT opportunities to reduce design cycle, remove costs and deliver efficient designs.
* Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, PM and other functions to meet business objectives.
* Implement make buy strategies, resulting in turnkey supplier solutions, reducing lead times and cost from internal processing.
* Continuously identify & deliver efficiency & cost savings.
* Report monthly to Head of Sourcing & Resilience on initiatives, opportunities, risks, objectives.
Required Skills And Experience
* Strong background in procurement, category management, and supplier consolidation.
* Proven track record in negotiation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
* Experience leading supplier relationships, contracts, and performance reviews.
* Commercially astute with ability to adapt strategies to market conditions.
* Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders.
* Knowledge of DFM/DFT, make/buy analysis, and supply chain resilience.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to undertake UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government criteria.
Diversity & Inclusion
Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase diversity of thinking and deliver on commitments to 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.
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