Senior Buyer

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Internal Job Title**:Senior Buyer**

Business**:Lucy Equipamentos Elétricos LTDA.**

Location**:Araucária, Brazil**

Job Reference No**:3882**

**Job Purpose**

The Senior Buyer will play a crucial role in sourcing goods and services for the organization, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement processes. The goal is to optimize the buying process, secure quality products and services, and contribute to the overall efficiency and profitability of the company.

**Job Context**

Operating within the procurement department, the Buyer collaborates closely with various internal departments (such as Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain) and external suppliers to ensure the organization's procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively.

**Job Dimensions**
- Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
- Collaborates with: Suppliers, Internal Stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, PM, QA)

**Key Accountabilities**

1. Supplier Management:

- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on criteria such as price, quality, service, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, managing negotiations and contracts.

2. Procurement Strategy:

- Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the organization's objectives, including cost reduction initiatives and efficiency improvements. - Stay informed about market trends and dynamics that affect supply and demand, adjusting strategies as necessary.

3. Order Management:

- Oversee the order placement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitor inventory levels and work with the supply chain team to optimize stock.

4. Quality Control:

- Collaborate with suppliers and internal quality assurance teams to ensure products and services meet the organization’s quality standards.
- Address and resolve quality issues with suppliers in a timely manner.

5. Reporting and Analysis:

- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, cost analysis, and market trends.
- Utilize data analysis to make informed purchasing decisions and identify opportunities for cost savings.

6. Compliance:

- Ensure procurement practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Implement and monitor compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures.

**Qualifications, Experience & Skills**
- Bachelor’s degree in business Admin, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- at least 5 years’ experience in purchasing, procurement, or a similar role, on industry business
- deep understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and relevant market conditions.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools (ERP e Excel).
- Advanced English

**Behavioural Competencies**
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

**Our Company**

Lucy Group Ltd is the parent company of all Lucy Group companies. Since its origins in Oxford, UK, over 200 years ago, the Group has grown and diversified. The Group’s businesses help to advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy, electric vehicles, smart city management and sustainable living. Today we employ in excess of 1,600 people worldwide, with operations in the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, South Africa, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia, India and East Africa.

Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium