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# Buyer at Trexon

- **Company:** Trexon
- **Location:** Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc/jobs/5207787007

## Job description

Hydro Group manufactures bespoke subsea cable and connector assembly engineering for the oil and gas, marine renewable energy and defence industries.

We are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 to design and manufacture subsea electrical and optical connectors, electrical pressure hull penetrators, associated subsea electrical cable terminations, installation of electrical and optical connectors, specialist underwater and harsh environment electrical and optical composite cables, tethers and umbilicals. Our products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

Position Summary

- Provide efficient procurement in terms of goods, materials & services to ensure the company’s operational needs are met. Considering the right Price Quantity, Quality & Delivery
- Provide cost effective solutions to support business activity.
- Conduct all procurement tasks in an ethical manner IAW CIP code of ethics.
- Manage / Approve all Vendors with correct Due Diligence to support all Operational & Business Activity

*Please note that this role is fully office based*

Skills:

- CIPS Diploma (Procurement & Supply)
- Knowledge of transportation management systems, customs import / export control regulations & compliance.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement initiatives within the Logistics & Procurement functions.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Teamwork Ethic / Adaptability /
- Resilient, initiative-taking & able to work well under pressure.
- Comfortable working efficiently remotely / available immediately or at short notice to complete urgent scopes as required by the business.
- Problem Solving

Job Responsibilities

- Assemble parts supplied in kit form as per engineering drawings.
- Provide Technical & Commercial assistance, mentoring & coaching to the Purchasing Coordinators.
- Proactively expedite all project related and business critical deliverables.
- Actively participate in supplier performance reviews with SCM & conduct regular management reviews with key suppliers to assess & evaluate trends.
- Research & evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
- Develop creative & innovative procurement processes.
- Develop ideas & strategies to improve operational efficiencies, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
- Negotiate contracts, improved prices & terms of business reviewing opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation & procurement best practice tools & methods.
- Ensure that a professional & consistent approach is taken in relation to all suppliers’ relationships.
- Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction within the business.
- Undertake research on & evaluate / new suppliers exploring alternate sources for goods & services.
- Build, maintain & manage Supplier relationships fostering good open communication at all times where possible.
- Receive engineering or generic specifications and source competitive bids from qualified suppliers that meet the quality, budgetary and project requirements.
- Manage business quotation requests from all internal stakeholder user departments.
- Review incoming order contract packages to revalidate quotes obtained and provide new quotations as required.
- Manage inventory levels effectively to support Operations demand with support Purchasing Administrator & SCM.
- Develop and implement logistics strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs across the supply chain.
- Utilise transportation management systems to track shipments, monitor performance to end client / Collate all export documents for reference & file.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics operations with overall business objectives.
- Ensure all logistics activities adhere to health and safety standards.
- Manage allocated budgets and purchases for the Group.
- Provide GA/BOM material breakdown support working with production stakeholders to support business procurement requirements.
- Manage and review stock levels to support production demands for component parts & raw materials.
- To negotiate, sign off & create high value purchase requisitions to PO ensuring reporting and delivery promises are maintained through the duration of the contract by conducting supplier reviews across long lead items.
- In conjunction with QA/QC manage Vendor Non-Conformance issues (RANS) processing to ensure that CA/PA are taken to close out in a timely manner.
- Assist end user departments with price bid enquiries for obtaining goods & services from suppliers.
- When required deputize with authority to manage the department in absence of HOSC and attend any project/product line meetings in support of the team
- Responsibility for continuous working with key suppliers & internal stakeholders to ensure clear scope definition.
- Regular management reviews with key suppliers on performance and review vendor performance IAW with SCM/QA.
- Action any engineering changes to specifications & drawings advising suppliers as required.
- Provide and monitor KPIs for the procurement department against OTIF/OTD, cost & quality delivery metrics.
- Provide department output reports to the HOSC.
- Attend regular daily business meetings regarding procurement projects and other stakeholder meetings as required.
- Regularly review vendor performance with HOSC/QHSE and flow back outputs to the supplier at regular agreed period with HOSC.
- Perform any additional tasks as requested to support business needs as defined by SCM/MD.
- Ownership of Supplier data with the MRP/ERP systems (Approved Vendor & Purchasing modules).

## About Trexon

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Trexon is a platform company that owns a portfolio of specialty connectivity brands, designing and manufacturing high-reliability cable assemblies, connectors, and wire solutions for harsh environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Amphenol Corporation for ~$1B, closing expected late 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- **Founded**: 2023 (formation as a platform company combining legacy brands spanning 50+ years)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (portfolio company formed by private equity)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense, Aerospace, Subsea/Underwater, Industrial, Medical, and Space connectivity
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, and Government/Defense contractors. Customers include prime defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, and industrial equipment manufacturers.
- **Mission/purpose statement**: "Delivering custom-engineered solutions across a range of applications and industries that improve safety, reliability, and sustainability."

## Products & Services
- **Custom Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses**: High-reliability power, signal, and data cable assemblies for harsh environments (defense, aerospace, space, subsea).
- **Connectors & Interconnects**: Specialized connectors including subsea-rated connectors, all-metal shell connectors, penetrators, and strain terminations.
- **Subsea Connectivity (Hydro Group, CRE)**: Electrical and fiber optic subsea products for oil & gas, oceanography, and offshore renewable energy.
- **Semi-Rigid & Flexible Cable (EZ Form Cable, Cicoil)**: High-frequency, military-grade coaxial cable and ultra-flexible cable solutions.
- **Power Connectors (PCI Power Connector)**: Heavy-duty power connectors and cable assemblies.
- **Anti-static & Specialty Harnesses (Qualastat, 603 Manufacturing)**: Static-dissipative and mission-critical cable assemblies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) for approximately **$1 billion** in cash, announced August 18, 2025 [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx)
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Expected **2025 sales of ~$290 million** with ~26% EBITDA margin [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx)
- **Owner/Sponsor**: Amphenol Corporation (acquiring entity; transaction financed with cash on hand, expected close Q4 2025)
- **Growth Signals**: 70+ aerospace & defense programs supported, 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing space, 1200+ employees globally, and 13+ operating brands [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched reliability in extreme environments**: Trexon brands have a 50+ year track record of delivering critical connectivity solutions for defense, space, and subsea applications where failure is not an option.
- **Highly diversified brand portfolio**: 13+ specialty brands each with deep domain expertise in niche verticals (subsea, defense, space, medical), providing cross-selling and engineering synergy.
- **Engineering-depth**: 250+ engineering FTEs providing custom-engineered solutions from concept through production.
- **"High cost of failure" moat**: Extreme qualification requirements (military, space, subsea) create high barriers to entry and long-term customer stickiness.
- **Post-acquisition scale**: Backed by Amphenol (revenue ~$14B+), providing global distribution, manufacturing scale, and R&D resources after close.

## Strategic Focus
- **Defense & Aerospace expansion**: Targeted growth in high-reliability defense cable assemblies, the core driver behind Amphenol’s acquisition.
- **Subsea & renewable energy**: Expanding subsea connectivity products for offshore wind, ocean monitoring, and oil & gas.
- **Operational integration**: Consolidating 13+ brands under a unified Trexon operating platform while preserving brand autonomy and expertise.
- **Engineering-driven growth**: Leveraging 250+ engineers to develop new custom solutions for emerging requirements (e.g., directed energy, hypersonics, advanced satellite constellations).

## Why Work Here
- **Post-acquisition stability & resources**: Joining Amphenol, a Fortune 500 company, provides access to global resources, benefits, and long-term career paths while working with small, specialized engineering teams.
- **Impactful work**: Employees work on mission-critical products for defense, space, and subsea applications—projects that literally make a difference in national security and critical infrastructure.
- **Culture**: "Inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives," built on "respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence" [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers)
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match (no vesting/waiting period), medical FSAs, accident/critical illness insurance, pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and employee discounts (Kindercare, event tickets, online shopping) [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Mix of on-site (most manufacturing/engineering roles) and remote (IT, certain sales/administrative). On-site roles at locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the UK (Aberdeen, Corby) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon)
- **Job openings**: 59 active roles (as of July 2025) across assembly, engineering, quality, IT, purchasing, and operations [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc)
- **Engineering growth**: Opportunities to work across 13+ specialized brands, each with its own engineering culture and domain expertise—ideal for engineers seeking variety and deep technical challenges.

## Sources
1. [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/) – Official company website
2. [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) – Official careers page
3. [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) – Amphenol acquisition announcement (Aug 2025)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon) – Trexon Careers, Perks + Culture
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc) – Trexon active job listings (Greenhouse)

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