3PL Sub-contract Buyer
2 weeks ago
3PL Sub-contract Buyer
My client is an established and growing global organisation that works within the electronics distribution sector working with clients within the Defence, Aerospace, Automotive and Medical sectors. Employing nearly 200 people worldwide and with a turnover of £200million, this is truly an exciting time to be part of this dynamic company.
They are at the forefront of quality and service-driven component distribution, setting the standards now and anticipating future trends to ensure their services are aligned to our customers’ business.
My client is a well-known leading provider of comprehensive supply-chain solutions with a 20-year history in the industry. Catering to an array of blue-chip companies across multiple sectors, they are recognised as a pivotal one-stop solution.
Summary of Role:
As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in a dynamic team, collaborating closely with the 3PL Supply Chain Manager. Your main duties will revolve around the efficient management and procurement of PCBs, subcontracting services, and custom items including metalwork, plastics, fixings, and fasteners. Your role is crucial in ensuring cost-effectiveness, maintaining quality, and securing a high level of service from our subcontractors to meet our customers’ needs.
Your responsibilities will extend to creating added value by partnering with suppliers to streamline manufacturing processes, coordinating with the operations team to guarantee kit preparation aligns with manufacturing schedules, and overseeing subcontractor performance to ensure timely delivery according to customer specifications. Additionally, you will take the lead in managing the procurement process for industrial component led customers, overseeing everything from cost analysis of bill of materials to the issuing of purchase orders, while working in tandem with the project management team to guarantee deliveries are made promptly to our customers.
You will also be responsible with identifying and vetting new suppliers for the assigned commodities, working alongside the Quality team to review First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) documents, and organising audits at subcontractor facilities to verify adherence to our required standards.
Regular engagement with suppliers to negotiate and collaborate on optimal supply-chain solutions is a critical aspect of this role. You will ensure continuity of supply while effectively reducing the total cost of ownership and associated risks.
Opportunity and Development
This role represents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced buyer to join a rapidly evolving company in the defence and aerospace sector. The selected candidate will be at the forefront of shaping the future of 3PL, playing a crucial role in the growth and evolution of our procurement strategies.
Key Measures:
Deliver projects to the 5 rights of procurement within the scope of the contract. Improved GP for project profitability and against quarterly targets Stock Control – procuring to lean inventory. Contractual customer KPI’s. Cost reductions Supplier and customer risk management Project compliance management Manage contracts with sub-contract suppliers monitoring KPI’sEssential Functions:
Minimise risk to continuity of supply by assessing BoM risk. Continuously gather, analyse, interpret, and act upon market intelligence. Work with suppliers and influence internal stakeholders. Contribute to the innovation strategy as technology, markets, and business needs change. Manage multiple projects, often complex and simultaneously. Strong business system capability (INFOR, Microsoft BI, Excel and Z2Data) Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Data driven with a desire for accuracy and efficiency.Perks and Benefits
Onsite Gym 22 days holiday – Plus bank holidays. Plus Xmas shutdown Perk Box Virtual Care – GP Service PensionHours of work 8.30 – 5pm
Please note this is an office based role
Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy
Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.
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