Assistant Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Reports to: Senior Buying Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

Supplier Management

• Day to day commercial management of the supplier base.
• Supplier contract / terms negotiations (price, lead time, moq, payment terms, delivery terms, returns arrangements, rebate arrangements, etc.)
• Supporting the inventory control team with resolution of all supply chain issues
• Working with colleagues in the inventory control and technical teams to put in place necessary action plans to ensure KPI’s are met.
• Working closely with the technical team in resolving product quality issues and achieving acceptable commercial resolution.
• Supporting the commercial teams with new business tenders and promotional activities

 Project Management

• Project management of new product introductions and resourcing activities, defining the critical path, working closely with colleagues in the marketing, technical and inventory control teams to ensure key milestones and deliverables are met.
• Reporting progress to the business of all project activities and contributing to the decision-making process at project review meetings.

 General Maintenance

• Maintenance of a raw material, exchange rate and freight rate tracker and reporting their impact on profitability to the business
• Validation of cost price movements by reference to changes in market indices, tracking these and reporting their impact on profitability to the business
• Preparation of landed cost templates as required to support commercial pricing decisions
• Maintenance of supplier master file to include supplier details, terms, annual spend (prior year and forecast) by region and product category and ensure this aligns with internal systems
• Preparation for supplier meetings, trade shows and business trips, communicating actions as agreed and managing these through to completion

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Educated to Degree Level in a relevant business discipline (e.g. Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Studies, Management, Finance)
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure and deadline driven situations
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a thorough and accurate approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in both a team environment and on own
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Resourceful and lateral thinking with a proactive approach to tasks
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisation skills
• Computer literate with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup etc)
• Drive, ambition, and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation

Desirable

• Member of CIPs or Institute of Logistics and Transport
• Experience of working with third party Far East suppliers
• ERP System experience

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, access to the company’s profit share scheme and pension.

Please download the application form and send along with your CV to:

Mrs Joanna Genas, PA to the Managing Director, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Befordshire, LU4 9TT
or email to: joanna.genas@detaelectrical.co.uk 

    Internal Sales Professional

Department: Internal Sales

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Reports to: Sales Director

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maximise sales opportunities within the wholesale channel, by focusing on core product groups and converting into profitable sales.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with existing wholesaler accounts and work closely with these to identify gaps for mutual profitable growth.
• Identify new business opportunities by core product group.
• Plan, forecast and report upon sales activity within the channel against KPI’s.
• Work collaboratively and develop relationships with all internal/external departments and stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Ideally have 2 years of experience within the electrical wholesaler market.
• Successful sales skills.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Must be able to think outside the box and come up with new innovative ideas for the above responsibilities
• A professional, self-motivated and passionate person with drive and ambition.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, access to the company’s profit share scheme and pension.

Please download the application form and send along with your CV to:

Mrs Joanna Genas, PA to the Managing Director, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Befordshire, LU4 9TT
or email to: joanna.genas@detaelectrical.co.uk 

    New Build Homes Site Auditor

Part-time

Location: West Midlands

Reports to: Specifications Manager and Specifications Director

We are seeking New Build Site Inspectors to carry out checks on new build homes throughout a predetermined area.  Work hours are flexible but you will be required to undertake 15 to 20 site inspections a month depending on monthly requirements.  Remuneration will be on a per site basis and own transport is essential but a mileage allowance will be paid.  You will be reporting to the Specifications Manager and Specifications Director and given full training on the Deta Electrical site inspection process along with all PPE equipment.

Primary Responsibilites:

• Plan effective time management
• Complete a given number of site visits per month
• Report back on each and every plot/site visit
• Take photographic evidence of adherence to specification

What we are looking for:

• Experience in reporting to a business
• Full driving license
• Access to car with business insurance
• Strong organisational skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability
• Strong attention to detail

Deta offer a competitive salary, a company pension and a friendly working environment.

Please download the application form from the Deta website and send along with your CV to:

Mrs Joanna Genas, PA to the Managing Director, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Befordshire, LU4 9TT
or email to: joanna.genas@detaelectrical.co.uk 

    Product Manager

Department: Marketing

Location: Luton

Reports to: Purchasing Director

Primary Responsibilites:

To contribute to the continuous growth of the company through effective and profitable management of the Deta product portfolio.  Specific responsibilities to include:

• Determining product strategy and managing the product lifecycle for the Deta product portfolio
• Identifying opportunities to expand the product portfolio with complementary products and ranges 
• Maintaining an awareness of competitor products, ranges and routes to market
• Working closely with the Purchasing, Technical and Marketing teams in successfully executing product strategies
• Determining and delivering product marketing communications 
• Management of product pricing by reference to market forces and competitor activity
• Supporting the sales and specification teams in maximising sales opportunities for the product portfolio
• Determining and coordinating all activities associated with promotional activities and the launch of new products and ranges
• Providing necessary product, market and competitor information and training to colleagues across the business as required

What we are looking for:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Product Management role (preferably with products sold through the electrical wholesale channel) and with a proven track record
• Ability to work effectively in high pressure and deadline driven situations 
• Strong project management and problem solving skills. 
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a thorough and accurate approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in both a team environment and on own
• Customer focussed with the ability to build strong rapport
• Resourceful and lateral thinking with a proactive approach to tasks
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisation skills 
• Computer literate with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation

Deta offer a competitive salary, a company pension and a friendly working environment.

Please download the application form from the Deta website and send along with your CV to:

Mrs Joanna Genas, PA to the Managing Director, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Befordshire, LU4 9TT
or email to: joanna.genas@detaelectrical.co.uk 

    Electrical Product Engineer

Department: Technical 

Location: Luton

Reports to: Technical Manager 

Primary Responsibilites:

The successful candidate will be required to meet the following functions and responsibilities:

• Develop electrical products in liaison with manufacturing partners, usually by establish product specification, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards and assessing samples
• Develop electrical products in liaison with manufacturing partners, usually by establish product specification, writing product briefs, determining applicable standards and assessing samples
• Test and/or manage testing of products in developing products and investigating product problem
• Establish product labelling/marking requirements including packaging labels as necessary, create product instruction leaflets and data sheets
• Liaising with the Quality Team to investigate product problems, report findings and manage product improvements with the factory
• Ensure products comply with their various Directives and standards in accordance with the companies obligations, e.g. safety, emc and RoHS
• Produce Technical literature, including Product Specifications, providing traceability from the manufacturing partners information to Deta’s, create product instruction leaflets and data sheets
• Ensure product information is kept up to date, creating and maintaining Technical Support Files / Records, including WEEE and packaging weight data

What we are looking for:

• Educated in an Engineering subject with an electrical or electronic bias
• Have knowledge of manufacturing processes, product standards and taking a quality approach to problem solving
• Able to identify product features and benefits
• Knowledge of electrical product application and electrical installation, including work practices on building sites
• Ideally, knowledge of British/European Standards and legislation that affect products within DETA’s product portfolio
• Experience in working with off-shore factories remotely
• Ideally, knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A methodical, organised individual
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Able to question effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in both a team environment and on own

Deta offer a competitive salary, a company pension and a friendly working environment.

Please download the application form from the Deta website and send along with your CV to:

Mrs Joanna Genas, PA to the Managing Director, Deta Electrical, Panattoni Park, Luton Road, Chalton, Befordshire, LU4 9TT
or email to: joanna.genas@detaelectrical.co.uk