Purchasing Assistant at Lucy Electric

Thame, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Strategy, Contingency Planning, Vendor Base Management, Master Data Maintenance, D365, GPP Compliance, RFQ, Vendor Trade Agreements, Price Log Maintenance, Purchase Order Creation, Expediting Deliveries, Tooling Records Management, Annual Maintenance Contracts, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Internal Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Business: Lucy Electric UK Location: Thame, Oxfordshire Job Reference No: 4453 Job Purpose: To provide the support and contribute in Local Purchasing activities for implementing key procurement strategies and contingency plans in line with departmental and organizational goals Business Overview: Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications. Job Context: The role reports to the site Purchase Manager and is directly related to those activities carried out in UK and Lucy’s interactions with subsidiary companies around the world. The role is based in Thame UK although it may entail travelling to suppliers in the UK and abroad Achieve defined Key Performance indicators for the above functions as decided by the management. To be an active part of operational team to affect the above tasks on daily basis. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to maintain and or improve Procurement function and Supplier Relationship Management Support other projects external to the Procurement function, such as; Continuous Improvement initiatives, sustainability programmes and new product introduction This role is office-based Monday to Thursday with Home working on Friday. Job Dimensions: Outsourcing and Component Development for parts and new products introduced. Vendor Base Management Statutory Documentation Master data maintenance in D365 related to Procurement function Compliance with GPP Non-Inventory (Indirect) procurement support Key Accountabilities: These will include: Support in ensuring GPP Compliance Assisting in purchase functions like: Raising RFQ, preparing comparison statements Updating Vendor Trade Agreements Approved Vendors in D365, Submission of price approvals Maintaining Price Log Price Communication to Supply Chain Team Raising OSR for New Parts pertaining to regular orders Quarterly Price Updates in D365 Vendor onboarding documentation, Arranging Vendor Approvals, Maintaining Vendor onboarding records Other Non-inventory Purchasing – Raising PO based on Purchase requisitions and expediting deliveries as required. Monitoring overdue non-inventory PO Updating and circulating scrap rates internally Monitor and update tooling records, arranging approvals on tool agreements, maintaining the tool records, arranging tool payments Non-inventory Purchasing - Monthly Consumables. Supporting activities for generation and maintaining Annual Maintenance Contracts related to Maintenance, Facilities and Infrastructure. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Minimum: Understanding of the principles of Procurement and Purchasing Working Knowledge of ERP preferably Microsoft Dynamics D365 Numeracy skills to interpret statistics and make commercial decisions Experience in a manufacturing environment Numeracy & Literacy to GCSE level (NVQ level 3 or above) Proficiency in Computer skills- specifically in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Dynamics D365 Behavioural Competencies: Good communication and presentation skills. Interpersonal skills in handling inter-department day-to-day issues. Competent time management and multi-tasking abilities. Proactive approach with skills in Problem solving Resilience and flexibility. Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant will support local purchasing activities by implementing procurement strategies and contingency plans, while also being an active part of the operational team for daily tasks. Key accountabilities include assisting with purchase functions like raising RFQs, updating vendor agreements, maintaining price logs, and managing non-inventory purchasing.