What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Lifetime Quality?
Lifetime Quality Roofing is one of the 100 largest roofing companies in the United States. Over the last 8 years, it has grown from a start-up to over an Eighty-Million-Dollar company annually. Headquartered in Columbus, OH Lifetime has opened several new branches over the last 3 years and has established a national footprint. LQR serves both residential and commercial property owners roofing and solar needs.
As we continue to expand nationally, we are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Production & Construction Department. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the material purchasing process and supplier management. This position handles developing and implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance.
Responsibilities
As we continue to expand nationally, we are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Production & Construction Department. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the material purchasing process and supplier management. This position handles developing and implementing purchasing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and tracking supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of supplies and equipment
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and terms
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual obligations
- Ensure that the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures are followed
- Track and analyze data to identify trends and recommend purchasing strategies
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure that all parties' needs are met
- Maintain an accurate database of suppliers and products
- Research potential vendors and products to identify cost-effective solutions
- Prepare and review purchase orders, invoices, and other documents
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related desired.
- Experience with buying and supplier management within construction, roofing, windows, doors etc. or related industries.
- Experience in buying and supplier management within multi-state operations and/or product/service lines environments.
- Experience negotiating service contracts and pricing.
- Experience supervising teams helpful
- Health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) option
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
- Dental Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Vision Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability (at no cost to employee)
- AD&D Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Life Insurance (at no cost to employee)
- Paid time off (15 days)
- Referral program
