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 the 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/specifications
• Develop localization of different commodities in KSA
• Conduct should-cost analysis for requirements
• Coordinate with technical internal stakeholders for due diligence of new suppliers/parts
• Issue formal enquiries for LSA
• Support suppliers in development & passing samples as per global standards
• Manage tool/die development and related contracts & logs
• Improve supplier quality & delivery
• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions for 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 for assigned commodities
• Cost reduction: 3% YoY for assigned commodities
• Adherence to QMS and contract management: 100%
• Experience in PR to PO process supporting production
• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing company, preferably switchgear industry
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, or engineering with Supply Chain certification
• Excellent negotiation, persuasive skills, and technical knowledge of electrical & mechanical materials
• Experience in vendor development and global supplier engagement
• Self-motivated with initiative-taking ability
• Strong communication skills
• Data-driven and logical thinking
• High integrity
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX
• Market experience in Middle East is an advantage

Behavioral Competencies

• Interpersonal skills for handling 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, with origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, now employs over 1,400 people worldwide, with operations in multiple countries. Lucy Electric, part of the group, offers medium voltage switching and protection solutions globally, supporting reliable electrical distribution.

Interested? We look forward to your application! Our process is quick and easy. Apply today!