Supplier Delivery Controller

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Delivery Controller to oversee supplier management and ensure timely delivery of critical components. This role is crucial in maintaining production efficiency and involves regular interaction with suppliers and internal teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring supplier performance, driving improvements, and maintaining a structured approach to supplier relationships. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing processes and experience in driving improvements.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and creating business reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier delivery management to minimize component shortages.
• Measure supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues promptly.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Job description

Supplier Delivery Controller, Southampton

Client:

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Purpose of Role

To lead on all supplier delivery management. Activities primary focus is minimising Critical Boat component shortages from the external/internal suppliers. Manage acceptable delivery performance to maximise material availability to each stage of the production build stages. Follow through on supplier first acknowledgement formed from the buyer agreements; providing the business with credible supplier delivery plans. Manage the global supplier order books with regular delivery confirmation, schedule updates and communication methods ensuring all suppliers know the performance that is required for 'on time in full delivery to our purchase orders' and 'on-time in full' delivery visibility to the 'production needs' dates. This role is to be the main focal point across all production lines as the supply chain interface and therefore periodic travel is required to internal manufacturing sites and the external vendor base.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supplier(s) account owner and conduct regular order book reviews maintaining accurate and achievable delivery commitments against set targets.
• Measure Supplier performance to required delivery requirements, resolving process and complexity problems within the internal & external supply chain in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with quality function engineers to provide the business with a balanced supplier scorecard. Review and report at a regular cadence.
• Maintain supplier historic documents systematically and audibly ensuring process compliance and lesson learned logs.
• Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlines.
• Operate and carry supplier relationship management processes across the company in line with local policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Purchasing process knowledge
• Experience of driving improvements to enable efficiency
• Good knowledge and working experience of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling action plans
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment and conversing with using/creating business reports

Skills

• Proficient in problem-solving techniques

Experience

• Supplier performance management
• Load and capacity planning

Personal Characteristics

• Very structured and organised individual
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to work on many priorities

Other Requirements

• Full Driving Licence required
• Based in Southampton (Saxon Wharf) but travel between sites will be necessary to Hythe & Wroxham.
• Supplier visits predominantly UK region (occasionally)