Purchasing Assistant

Lucy Electric; Dammam; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dammam is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to develop vendors and manage procurement processes. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, ensuring quality, and achieving cost reductions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in purchasing, preferably in the switchgear industry.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in purchasing or vendor development.
• Experience in direct/indirect purchasing in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Vendor development for localization and purchasing materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers and conduct quality audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Supply Chain certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 the switchgear industry or manufacturing industry & consumables out-of-the-box items

Job Context

Ensure all rate settlements are done according to purchasing policies, 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 meet business goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Source new suppliers following QMS guidelines of LSA
• Review drawings/specifications
• Develop localization of different commodities in KSA
• Perform should-cost analysis for requirements
• Coordinate with technical internal stakeholders for due diligence of new suppliers/parts
• Float formal enquiries for LSA
• Support suppliers in development & passing samples per global standards
• Manage tool/die development, contracts, and log sheets
• Improve supplier quality and delivery
• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions from existing sources

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Over 4 years of experience in purchasing or vendor development, including electrical/mechanical/consumables procurement & development
• Delivery OTIF: at least 96%
• Quality PPM: 250 for assigned commodities
• Cost reduction: 3% reduction in spend for assigned commodities
• Adherence to QMS and contract management: 100%
• Support PR to PO process for production
• Follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
• Experience in direct/indirect purchasing in manufacturing, preferably in switchgear industry
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, or engineering with Supply Chain certification
• Excellent negotiation, persuasive skills, and technical knowledge in electrical & mechanical materials
• Experience in vendor development and global supplier management
• Self-motivated with initiative-taking ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Data-driven and logical thinking
• High integrity
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX
• Experience in Middle East market is advantageous

Behavioral Competencies

• Interpersonal skills for inter-departmental issues
• Positive attitude and emotional intelligence
• Effective time management and multi-tasking
• Ability to work with diverse nationalities
• Proactive and responsible

About Us

Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of Lucy Group companies, with a history spanning over 200 years. We employ over 1,400 people worldwide, with 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 for electrical distribution systems, aiming to deliver reliable electricity worldwide.

Interested?

We welcome your application! Our process is quick and straightforward. Apply today!