Sourcing Engineer II

Plexus; Kelso; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Scotland is seeking a candidate for a role focused on sourcing solutions within the Custom Engineered Components (CEC) organization. The ideal candidate will perform technical reviews, collaborate with supply chains, and have a Bachelor’s degree with experience in procurement and logistics. This role offers a full-time permanent contract with various attractive benefits, including a flexible work environment and development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexibility in work location

Volunteer time off

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical review of parts to ensure manufacturability.
• Work with Material Costing and Commodity Management teams on supplier selection.
• Identify technology gaps within current supplier portfolio.

Skills

Procurement competence

Strong experience driving KPIs

Data analysis skills

Decision-making capabilities

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.

From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Purpose Statement

Responsible for collaborating with Supply Chain and Customers in order to drive lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions for assigned commodities within Custom Engineered Components (CEC) sourcing organization.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Perform technical review of parts to ensure manufacturability dependent on supplier technology, tolerances, materials, and cosmetic specification.
• Work directly with the Material Costing and Commodity Management teams to provide guidance on supplier selection.
• Identify technology gaps within current supplier portfolio based on RFQ insight or strategic business direction.
• Provide technical expertise and support to business units to ensure product meets customer timelines.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Other Qualifications

• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Strong data analysis and Decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment
• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise
• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines
• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives
• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.