Purchasing Officer

• At Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) we have over 500 highly skilled Team Players, who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market.
• We also work to pioneer the latest ground-breaking manufacturing processes of the future through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Operations Centre.

About Sonyglobal

• Alongside producing the latest in broadcast technology, our world-class engineers work on multiple third-party manufacturing products.
• This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi.

Responsibilities

• The role of Purchasing Officer will work within our ever-growing Supply Chain, and will be responsible for material control across our multi-disciplinary Manufacturing site.
• You will need to have strong communication skills ensuring the best customer service is upheld when managing our suppliers day-to-day.
• In this role, you will be required to work under pressure using your initiative to analyse and resolve complex supply problems.
• Day to Day Vendor Management & Supplier Relationship Management Running MRP for responsible vendors Managing activities such as placing and rescheduling parts and cancellations of orders Collate purchase orders & purchase requisitions to fulfil demand.

Track the status of responsible orders

• Review deliveries against the orders, including ‘on time in full’ reporting
• Review component Obsolete & Excess values & Qtys Support internal stakeholders such as finance, Incoming Quality & Production Ensure a strong standard of organisation is upheld with PO’s/ acknowledgements
• Improvements (PI) activities, such as automation and process reviews
• Negotiating with suppliers on Lead Time Improvements & Cost Reductions Who are we looking for?

Requirements

• Attributes A dedicated, team player who is keen to develop a career within a fast paced, growing Supply Chain, with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders throughout the business.
• Excellent time management disciplines whilst also maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Highly motivated, to ensure supply of components arrive in a timely manner inline with the business needs
• Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for the vendors allocated
• Previous experience or knowledge in Purchasing and Procurement Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint application skills are required)

Preferred

• Attributes Understanding of Oracle ERP System Experience of Expediting or Buying roles Experience of operating in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a fast paced work environment