Purchasing Assistant

Internal Job Title :

Purchasing Assistant - Local Only

Business :

Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location : Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Reference No : 3943

Job Purpose

Vendor development for localization

Purchase direct & indirect materials as per demand

Settle purchase rates & negotiate with suppliers

Conduct supplier quality audits

Handle commodities such as mechanical machined, electrical, fabricated, press, forged, casted parts of switchgear or manufacturing industry & consumables

Job Context Ensure all rate settlements are done according to purchasing policy, develop new vendors for localization, achieve cost reduction through various methods, and improve supplier quality.

Job Dimensions Develop vendors for direct & indirect materials based on demand, find alternative suppliers, reduce costs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Key Accountabilities

Source new suppliers following QMS guidelines of LSA

Review drawings and specifications

Develop localization of commodities in KSA

Perform should-cost analysis for requirements

Coordinate with internal technical stakeholders for due diligence of new suppliers / parts

Float formal enquiries in favor of LSA

Support suppliers in development & passing samples per global standards

Manage tool / die development and associated contracts & logs

Improve supplier quality & delivery

Achieve YoY cost reductions from existing sources

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Over 4 years of experience in purchasing or vendor development, including electrical / mechanical / consumables procurement

Delivery OTIF : at least 96%

Quality PPM : 250 or less for assigned commodities

Cost reduction : 3% YoY for assigned commodities

Adherence to QMS and contract management (100%)

Experience in PR to PO process to support production

Experience in working with global suppliers

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, or Engineering with Supply Chain certification

Excellent negotiation, communication, and technical knowledge in electrical & mechanical materials

Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX

Experience in Middle East market is an advantage

Behavioral Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude

Effective time management and multitasking

Ability to work with diverse nationalities

Self-motivated with initiative

High emotional intelligence and integrity

About Us Lucy Group Ltd, with origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, employs over 1,400 people worldwide, including operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, and East Africa. Lucy Electric provides medium voltage switching and protection solutions globally, supporting electrical distribution systems worldwide.

Interested? We invite you to apply today! Our application process is quick and easy.

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