Buyer

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 3 day period
• Ensure all supplier returns are actioned within 72 hours of being put in the returns cage and target supplier return date within a 14 day period
• Initiate and maintain all Supplier Approval documentation and process approvals
• Supplier invoice queries resolutions
• Identify and manage Risks to the Supply Chain via Risk Register and mitigating actions

Experience & Skills Required:

• Operational purchasing experience and demonstrated achievements
• Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills
• Technical understanding of drawings and specifications
• Negotiation skills and experience
• Aerospace experience (preferable)
• Intermediate Excel skills (preferable)
• Supplier Relationship Management

Measures of Success:

• Supplier on time delivery in Full at 97%
• Order confirmations to be returned within 7 days and IFS updated
• Supplier re approvals in time, no arrears
• All quarantine items resolved within 3 days
• Supplier returns to have return dates within 14 days

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 (185hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37hrs) 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 clubs

• 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.