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LGG INDUSTRIAL
LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.
We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best. Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Role Profile
Position: Buyer
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Operating Business: LGG Industrial
Job Type: Full-Time
Status: Exempt
We are looking for an experienced buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in obtaining required materials, sourcing through additional vendors, vendor consolidation, to meet our organization's procurement needs. This position requires a blend of excel knowledge, ERP processes optimize our purchasing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Strategy: Assist in the development and execution of sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
- Risk Assessment: Assist in the Evaluation potential risks associated with suppliers and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure sourcing decisions support overall business strategies.
- Order Management: Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and address any issues related to order fulfillment.
- Expediting: follows up and expedites delivery of Purchase orders placed by the vendor.
- Report Review: there are daily and weekly reports that will need to be worked for Late Confirmed and Non-Confirmed Purchase orders in both the US and Canada.
- Inventory Oversight: Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock, preventing shortages or overstock situations. Collaboration with the Field Inventory Managers
Skills and Abilities:
- Highly functional Excel skills.
- Outstanding quantitative and data analysis skills and interpretation abilities.
- Experience utilizing ERP systems to drive reporting and analytics.
- Strong project management and process improvement skills.
- Problem solving experience in reducing total costs and improving processes
- Continuous Improvement experience
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, Business or related field preferred, but not required. Will accept high school diploma with 5-7 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Proficiency in data analysis and familiarity with procurement software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation plan
- Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term, and long-term disability
- 401-k with company match
- Paid time off
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation or disability. Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
