Electric jobs in United Kingdom

• Maintain material supply to support engineering plans in line with MRP.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with agreed plan and variations in usage.
• Maintain pricing and commercial agreements with suppliers, set up new accounts.
• Deal with technical queries.
• Perform stock taking and stores control.

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. The company specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.

• Purchasing
  • Establish new suppliers as required.
  • Maintain supply base in accordance with procedures.
  • Manage supplier performance in respect to Cost, Quality & Delivery.
  • Analyse product and supplier rationalisation opportunities.
  • Purchase non-MRP items as required by requisition (including credit card payments).
  • Assess engineering components and determine correct supplier and process to meet project needs.
  • Create and maintain project purchasing spreadsheets.
• Materials Control
  • Ensure purchase order coverage is maintained in line with MRP recommendations or specific requirement by purchase requisition.
  • Ensure POs are acknowledged and re‑dated in line with acknowledged dates.
  • Ensure parts and materials are delivered in accordance with MRP recommendations or purchase order date.
  • Expedite parts and materials by exception as requirements dictate.
  • Develop a close working relationship with the Warehouse team, Project Planning Team, Prototype and Design.
• Inventory
  • Maintain inventory levels in line with agreed plans and authority levels.
  • Proactively review replenishment levels (safety stocks).
  • Maintain engineering consumables and PPE at required levels.
  • Identify and agree changes with line management.
  • Organise and locate parts in correct locations on delivery.
  • Maintain and update computer records using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Previously Microsoft Dynamics AX).
  • Maintain data integrity and track accuracy (stock holding, lead‑times, pricing).
• General
  • Manage and track import details on purchased items from shipment to delivery.
  • Manage regular exports of stock to overseas engineering departments.
  • Contribute to engineering project meetings with lead‑times and costs.
  • Identify and suggest continuous improvement opportunities.

• Experience & Knowledge
  • Understanding of the principles of procurement and materials management.
  • Working knowledge of MRP.
  • Understanding of engineering/manufacturing processes.
  • Understanding of engineering drawings.
• Skills
  • Microsoft Excel.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Previously Microsoft Dynamics AX).
  • Problem‑solving.
• Qualifications
  • NVQ level 3 or above.
  • CIPS qualification.
• Behavioural Competencies
  • Good communicator.
  • Analytical.
  • Works well within a manufacturing team environment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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