Supplier Delivery Controller

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Southampton, Hampshire
13 months ago
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11 Apr 2025 (13 months ago)

Position: Supplier Delivery Controller 

Job ID: 187/174

Location: Southampton 

Rate/Salary: £35,000

Type: Permanent 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Supplier Delivery Controller 

Typically, this person will act as the primary supply chain contact, managing global supplier performance and delivery schedules to meet targets, with periodic travel to sites and vendors

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Supplier Delivery Controller:

Apply supplier relationship management practices in line with company policies.

Maintain organized, auditable supplier records.

Collaborate with quality teams to deliver balanced supplier scorecards and regular performance reviews.

Consistently meet targets under pressure and tight deadlines.

Own and manage supplier accounts, ensuring accurate order books and achievable delivery targets.

Monitor and improve supplier performance, resolving supply chain issues promptly.         

Qualifications and requirements for the Supplier Delivery Controller:

Strong purchasing process knowledge with experience in driving efficiency improvements.             

Skilled in planning, monitoring, and controlling action plans within manufacturing environments.            

Proficient in problem-solving techniques and advanced Excel use.             

Experienced in supplier performance management and MRP systems.             

Knowledgeable in load/capacity planning and delivering effective presentations.          

UK Drivers License required.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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