Category Sourcing Lead

Category Sourcing Lead focuses on establish & implement long term agreements ensuring full compliance to company terms.

What the role involves

• Establish & implement long term agreements ensuring full compliance to company terms.
• 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.
• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.

Skills and requirements

• Proven track record in negotiation, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Experience leading supplier relationships, contracts, and performance reviews.
• Believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

Confirmed role details

• Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is looking for a Category Sourcing Lead on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.