Buyer, Engineering

time type Full time

posted on Posted 21 Days Ago

job requisition
-10552

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Buyer to join the Supply Chain Function. The Buyer will be responsible for the operational activities surrounding the purchasing function on business systems for a portfolio of suppliers.

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Buyer to join the Supply Chain Function. The Buyer will be responsible for the operational activities surrounding the purchasing function on business systems for a portfolio of suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all purchasing requisitions messages are actioned on the system on time, and where requisitions are raised in arrears challenge and resolve appropriately
• RFQ and Quotation analysis to ensure best total cost of acquisition. All quotations to be loaded into IFS and maintained. Includes pricing, MOQ and lead time accuracy
• Manage the Supplier Open Order Book on a weekly basis, ensuring no dates in arrears, and IFS is kept up to date with accurate Confirmed deliveries and liaising with Planner when any issues arise that delays delivery
• Action all MRP messages including Early, Late and Remove to all suppliers on a weekly basis. Update IFS accordingly
• Escalate issues with delivery dates that don’t meet MRP need with suppliers and escalate within team where necessary
• Support weekly planning review within your respective area and ensure you have appropriate information to allow planning to re-plan orders appropriately
• Work with CM to rationalize and reduce as many approved suppliers as possible (targets given per team)
• Action the quarantine list daily and clear all parts within a…