Purchasing Officer

Sony Europe; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) in Pencoed is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our busy Supply Chain. You will manage day‑to‑day supplier relationships, run MRP for assigned vendors, and ensure delivery performance aligns with production needs.

You will optimise procurement processes, negotiate lead times and costs, and support finance, Incoming Quality and Production teams. Strong communication, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with stakeholders across the business.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong problem solving and initiative to resolve supply issues.
• Experience in Purchasing or Procurement.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management and supplier relationship management.
• Run MRP for assigned vendors.
• Place, reschedule, and cancel orders.
• Collate POs and purchase requisitions.
• Track order status and on-time in full reporting.
• Review deliveries against orders and obsolescence.
• Support finance, Incoming Quality and Production.
• Drive process improvements including automation.
• Negotiate lead times and cost reductions with suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Autonomy

Purchasing/Procurement

Excel/PowerPoint

Tools

Oracle ERP System

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Overview:

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. 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. We also work to pioneer the latest groundbreaking manufacturing processes of the future through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Operations Centre.

What you will be doing:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Process Improvements (PI) activities, such as automation and process reviews
• Negotiating with suppliers on Lead Time Improvements & Cost Reductions

Who are we looking for?

Essential 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)

Desirable 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