Buyer

Company Overview

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Job Description

This buyer is responsible for the supply chain of parts from approved vendors. Scheduling agreements and purchase orders are placed in response to product requirements established by various departments within the organization.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory management to support production needs and inventory turns.
• Communication with multiple internal and external sources.
• Expedite orders with suppliers to meet production schedules.
• Negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding their production schedules and supply chain to meet demand.
• Communication of damage claims, rejections and losses, return of materials, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Coordinate with the Accounting department as required to resolve questions on suppliers' invoices.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer at least 1 year related experience, internships and co-ops count towards years of experience
• Intermediate knowledge in a wide range concepts and approaches including purchasing for lean manufacturing, Kanban and supplier development.
• Requires strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, the ability to follow up and follow through to completion, negotiation abilities, and above average analytical skills.
• Shows excellent verbal and written communication skills. Requires some knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Competent in computerized procurement systems. Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. SAP experience is preferred.

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