Strategic Procurement & Supplier Lead

Sony group; Pencoed; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

33 days annual leave

Long service holiday days

Complimentary onsite secure car park

Onsite gym and changing facilities

Subsidised canteen

Private medical insurance

Complimentary access to school holiday

Job summary

Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, Wales, is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage material control across our manufacturing site and to maintain strong supplier relationships.

You will handle day-to-day procurement activities, track orders, review deliveries, and support internal stakeholders including finance and production. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Oracle ERP is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Vendor management and supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience in Purchasing and Procurement.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day Vendor Management & Supplier Relationship Management.
• Place, reschedule and cancel orders; collate POs and requisitions.
• Track order status and ensure on-time deliveries in full.
• Review deliveries against orders and handle obsolete/excess values.
• Support finance, Incoming Quality and Production stakeholders.
• Maintain organised PO acknowledgements and records.
• Lead process improvements, automation and reviews.
• Negotiate lead times and cost reductions with suppliers.

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, Wales, is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage material control across our manufacturing site and to maintain strong supplier relationships.

You will handle day-to-day procurement activities, track orders, review deliveries, and support internal stakeholders including finance and production. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Oracle ERP is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.