Buyer II

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. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

Position Summary

A Buyer II is responsible for the management of her/his assigned commodities and suppliers and the execution of the procurement process, using the prescribed policies, procedures and systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and selects suppliers
• Placement and confirmation of purchase orders and releases with designated suppliers
• Assures suppliers have latest print revisions and works with engineering and suppliers with ECO’s
• 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
• Works with receiving, engineering, manufacturing, P & IC, quality and accounting to resolve any quality issues either through an MRB or get replacement(s) to support manufacturing needs
• Monitors purchase price variance and implements strategies to compensate for negative variances.
• 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
  
  

Education

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent qualifying experience
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years procurement experience in an industrial setting with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 8 year’s procurement experience in an industrial setting without a Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Required Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective 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
• Basic understanding of bills, routes and product costing techniques
• Working understanding of ERP/MRP
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to source material internationally
• Ability to use e-sourcing (e-auctions) for new product or product replacement bids
• Ability to manage material flow/assembly with 3rd party processors
• APP and CPIM certification
• Oracle experience
  
  

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Occasional travel to suppliers and as necessary to meetings in other plants
• Ability to frequently navigate in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

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 “at-will” 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).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Optional Alternative Work Schedule available, this includes a schedule of longer workdays, with a rotational schedule of every other Friday off.