Senior Buyer

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. Thatâ??s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing thatâ??s carried us for more than 65 years â?? a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Identifies and selects suppliers
• Placement and confirmation of purchase orders and releases with designated suppliers
• Establishes supplier goals and expectations and directs long term quality improvement initiatives
• Negotiates supplier pricing, delivery method and lead-time for assigned commodities
• Negotiates time and/or volume purchase contracts
• Calculates standard costs on all new products and reviews standard costs on existing items annually
• Resolves supplier quality problems, supplier invoice and other documentation discrepancies
• Tracks, reports, communicates supplier performance
• Timely and accurate input and maintenance of data to Lozier information systems
• Initiates and facilitates cost savings projects to achieve cost improvement goals
• Expedites purchased product inside of established lead-time, follows up and reports on any late purchase orders
• Monitors purchase price variance and implements strategies to compensate
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Places and confirms purchase orders and contract blanket releases
• Monitors commodity market conditions and trends
• Resolves issues concerning excess or obsolete materials

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelorâ??s degree in related field or equivalent qualifying experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing background, preferably in a manufacturing setting if degreed. Minimum of 8 years required if non-degreed.

Required Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Print reading skills
• Knowledgeable in effective sourcing and quoting techniques
• Capable of performing basic cost analysis (Make vs. Buy)
• Proficient at supply chain management
• Complete understanding of bills, routes and product costing techniques
• Working understanding of ERP/MRP

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to source product internationally
• Working knowledge of Lozier information systems
• Lozier product knowledge
• Ability to use e-sourcing (e-auctions) for new product or product replacement bids
• Ability to manage material flow/assembly with 3rd party processors
• Working knowledge of Lozier manufacturing processes, departments and work centers
• APP or CPIM certification preferred
• Oracle experience
• Ability to take on a leadership role and lead by example

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Occasional travel to suppliers and as necessary to meetings in other plants

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential. 
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic (Omaha and Middlebury locations only)
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule with hybrid schedule available after training.
• The individual in this position can have a home base at any of our five locations: Omaha NE, Middlebury IN, Scottsboro AL, Joplin MO, or McClure PA.