Overview
To work and operate as part of a team of Buyers responsible for all LEUK purchasing activities, including products, materials, services, and capital equipment; Adhering to the Lucy Electric Purchasing Strategy aligned to Global and Local Policy and Procedure; Supporting the delivery of the overall business and operational objectives, defining the necessary purchasing practices to achieve these goals. 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 role 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 abroad to other Lucy sites and overseas suppliers as appropriate.
- Achieve defined Key Performance indicators for the above functions as decided by the management.
- Be an active part of the operational team to affect the above tasks on a daily basis.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed to maintain and/or improve efficiency, quality and service.
- Support other projects external to Purchasing such as Business Development, Acquisition or knowledge transfer activities.
- Participate in supplier development and relationship management aligned to LEUK requirements.
- Deliver purchasing sustainability initiatives aligned to Group policy and commitments for net zero targets.
- Deliver the elimination of waste in all areas of responsibility through the Lean Programme and Continuous improvement initiatives based on key budget factors.
- Provide expertise and inputs to business goals and strategy development.
- Ensure procurement strategies are delivered in alignment with Global sourcing strategies.
- Develop competence in usage of Dynamics 365.
- Self-education in the latest products, materials and innovative methods.
- Participate in identifying critical components and developing dual sources to sustain supply chain.
- Deliver cost competitiveness of purchased components to maintain predefined standard costs and projected MPV.
- Supplier development to augment timely deliveries and quality of components supplied.
- Participate in developing new components (R&D support), optimal product costing for future contracts, achieve cost reduction through value engineering and budgeting.
- Interact with LE Engineering Dept. and provide purchasing support for new and existing product development projects.
- Participate in cross-functional working to ensure that the purchasing strategy is an integral element of the operational and overall business plan in line with Lean programme and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in outsourcing programmes to ensure supply strategy delivers key products at globally competitive total acquisition costs and that supplies are benchmarked against in-house and competitor costs.
- Reduce cost of manufacture by focusing on potential areas and identifying outsourcing opportunities for lower cost components and sub-assemblies, driving down lead-time and minimising MOQs.
- Ensure material, product and component quality and fit-for-purpose services in line with Group policy and QMS procedures.
- Participate in and provide knowledge, expertise, inputs and forecasts for annual budgeting processes.
- Provide purchasing information for monthly BoS reporting and deliver improvements and efficiencies for targeted BoS elements.
- Engage with SQA and Production Departments to meet business outputs and profitability; liaise with Sales and Marketing to understand Industry Sector requirements and positively affect LE market share.
Qualifications
- GCSE level achievement or equivalent, preferably in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Procurement or Engineering.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Tools and Applications.
- Experienced in a team environment.
- Experienced in presenting and communicating to a variety of audiences.
Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to translate strategic vision to actionable performance.
- Good communication skills and problem solving with the ability to influence colleagues and suppliers.
- A logical fact-based problem solver able to weigh up pros and cons and make reliable and effective choices.
- Team player – Engaging and approachable.
- Confident, proactive and customer-focused approach.
- Process-driven with the ability to identify and deliver continuous improvement.
- Able to communicate and develop positive supplier relationships.
- Able to manage conflict in a calm, constructive and logical manner.
