Fabrication Sourcing Lead — RFQ & Cost Optimisation

US Tech Solutions

Nailsea

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Fabrication Sourcing Specialist to lead RFQ and sourcing activities across fabrication, machining, welding, coating, assembly and manufacturing scopes in a fast-paced bid environment.

You will evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate terms, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring technical compliance and delivery performance. The role collaborates with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to transition awarded projects from ITO to OTR.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Experience in sourcing, procurement, fabrication, manufacturing, or supply-chain management.
Experience supporting RFQs, commercial bids, proposals, or project execution.
Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding, coating, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
Strong supplier management, commercial negotiation, cost analysis, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience with ERP systems and procurement/sourcing tools.
Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced bid environment.

Responsibilities

Lead RFQ and sourcing activities for fabrication, machining, welding, coating, assembly, and manufacturing scopes.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for cost, technical compliance, capacity, lead time, logistics, and commercial terms.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, and other commercial conditions.
Identify cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities through competitive bidding, benchmarking, alternative sourcing, and supplier consolidation.
Assess supplier technical capability, capacity, quality, financial stability, and execution risks.
Develop sourcing recommendations, market intelligence, and risk assessments to support bid competitiveness.
Build relationships with strategic fabrication and manufacturing suppliers and support supplier qualification and development.
Monitor market conditions affecting raw materials, labour, manufacturing capacity, and fabrication costs.
Identify supply-chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation and business-continuity plans.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams.
Support transition of awarded projects from ITO to OTR (Order to Remittance).