Position Title
Procurement Specialist
Department
Procurement & Supply Chain
Reporting To
Procurement Manager
Location
Trizo Limited – UK Operations
Role Overview
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day procurement and expediting of electronic components, PCB materials, consumables, and subcontract services required to support the efficient operation of Trizo Limited’s contract electronics manufacturing activities.
This role is critical in ensuring that customer deliveries are achieved through proactive material management, strong supplier relationships, strategic purchasing decisions, and accurate ERP/MRP system control. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Stores, Quality, and Customer Account Management teams to ensure material availability aligns with production demand and customer expectations.
Operating within a fast-paced AS9100 and ISO-driven manufacturing environment, the Purchasing Specialist must demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, urgency, organisation, and attention to detail.
Why This Role Matters at Trizo
As Trizo continues its growth journey from, supply chain performance becomes increasingly critical to customer confidence, on-time delivery, and operational stability.
The Purchasing Specialist plays a direct role in:
- Preventing production shortages and line stoppages
- Managing global electronic component supply risks
- Supporting customer delivery performance
- Reducing excess stock and purchasing inefficiencies
- Supporting strategic growth through reliable supply chain execution
- Maintaining supplier performance and continuity during volatile market conditions
- Supporting aerospace, industrial, medical, and high-reliability manufacturing standards
This role forms part of the operational backbone of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Purchasing
- Raise and manage purchase orders for electronic components, PCB fabrication, consumables, and subcontract services
- Source components in accordance with approved AVL (Approved Vendor List) requirements
- Ensure purchasing activity supports production schedules and customer delivery commitments
- Monitor material shortages and proactively escalate supply risks
- Maintain accurate supplier pricing, lead times, and MOQ data within the ERP/MRP system
- Manage purchasing in line with customer-approved manufacturers and traceability requirements
- Support cost reduction initiatives and commercial negotiations where appropriate
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with AS9100 and internal quality procedures
Supply Chain & Expediting
- Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time
- Monitor open order reports daily and drive supplier accountability
- Liaise directly with suppliers regarding shortages, delays, allocations, and obsolescence
- Identify alternative sourcing solutions during supply chain disruption
- Work closely with Planning and Production teams to prioritise urgent requirements
- Support management of customer-owned and consignment inventory where applicable
Component & Electronics Knowledge
- Understand common electronic component types and package formats including:
- ICs
- Passive components
- Connectors
- PCB materials
- Electromechanical parts
- Obsolescence and lifecycle management
- Understand date code control, traceability, and counterfeit risk mitigation
- Support sourcing of difficult and obsolete components through approved channels
- Work with Engineering and Quality regarding approved alternatives and technical queries
ERP / MRP System Management
- Maintain accurate purchasing data within the company ERP/MRP system
- Ensure delivery dates, acknowledgements, pricing, and supplier information remain current
- Support ongoing ERP system development and process improvements
- Assist with reporting, forecasting, and material planning accuracy
Supplier Management
- Build professional working relationships with suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance including:
- On-time delivery
- Quality performance
- Responsiveness
- Commercial competitiveness
- Escalate poor supplier performance where necessary
- Support supplier review meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Cross-Functional Support
- Work collaboratively with:
- Planning
- Production
- Engineering
- Quality
- Stores
- Customer Account Management
- Finance
- Support urgent customer recovery plans when supply issues arise
- Assist with quotation support activities where required
- Support stock control and inventory optimisation initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Purchasing Specialist will be measured against:
- Supplier on-time delivery performance
- Material availability to production
- Shortage reduction performance
- ERP data accuracy
- Purchase order placement timing
- Inventory management performance
- Responsiveness to urgent requirements
- Cost control and purchasing efficiency
- Supplier communication standards
- Internal departmental support feedback
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience within manufacturing
- Experience within electronics, engineering, or technical manufacturing environments
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- ERP/MRP system experience
- High attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
- Commercial awareness and supplier negotiation capability
- Proactive and solution-focused mindset
Desirable
- Experience within Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM)
- Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO-controlled environments
- Electronics component knowledge
- Experience using supply chain portals and distributor systems
- Understanding of BOM structures and manufacturing documentation
- Experience handling global supply chain challenges and allocations
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Professionalism and accountability
- Strong urgency and ownership
- Excellent communication skills
- Team-oriented approach
- Calmness under pressure
- High integrity and reliability
- Strong analytical thinking
- Positive attitude toward continuous improvement
Career Development
This role offers progression opportunities into:
- Senior Purchasing Specialist
- Procurement Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist
- Operations Planning & Supply Chain Leadership
Working Environment
This role operates within a fast-paced high-reliability electronics manufacturing environment supporting aerospace, industrial, medical, and specialist electronic assemblies.
The Purchasing Specialist is expected to maintain high professional standards while supporting Trizo’s commitment to quality, delivery, customer service, and operational excellence.
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
