What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Lucchese?
Purchasing Manager) Job Description
Lucchese Bootmaker has been hand making Cowboy Boots in Texas for more than 138 years. Lucchese focuses on getting the perfect fitting boot on every customer's foot by offering the most unique in store experience. In addition to Cowboy Boots, Lucchese sells private label and other brand products from America's most-trusted manufacturers. Learn more about Lucchese Bootmaker at www.lucchese.com.
Operational Excellence Focus :
The Purchasing Manager will drive competitive advantage and value creation for Lucchese through the development of sourcing initiatives. The Purchasing Manager will also manage, plan, implement and execute procurement initiatives impacting operations through individuals under their supervision and through the Procurement Structure by coaching and mentoring, collaborating cross-functionally, and building effective business relations both internally and externally.
Main duties will include :
- Coordinate and manage all purchasing responsibilities including raw material for boot making process, i.e. leather and all components.
- Attend scheduled operations and maintenance meetings.
- Manage high level projects and initiatives.
- Support and facilitate long-term supplier agreements.
- Manage the Purchasing Team.
- Coordinate with Lucchese's Buyers to ensure strategies are implemented and followed.
- Respond quickly to expedited requests.
- Ensure team members follow corporate policies.
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