Buyer II

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

This position will be responsible for the purchasing of products and component parts for use in manufacturing and sales to our end customers. These items will be purchased from overseas and domestic suppliers. This position will report directly to the Materials Manager or Director of Supply Chain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical expertise of steel commodities, related steel products and other commodities as assigned related to overall spend and negotiation
• Execute reporting surrounding purchasing execution related to budgetary requirements
• Oversee projects impacting purchasing processes and functions
• Ensure suppliers are performing at an acceptable level
• Build relationship with suppliers that secure the best price, service, quality and delivery options on all potential purchases
• Quote new items within the commodity group
• Oversee the process of acquiring goods and services by asking for tenders, consult with suppliers and review price quotations
• Set contract terms and conditions and awarding contracts to specific vendors
• Release and maintain inventory items within the Buy/Sell group by setting delivery schedules, track progress and contact clients and suppliers to correct problems
• Advise production scheduler, sales and shipping/receiving manager of delivery dates and any changes
• Supply required components to overseas vendors if specified components are not available in source country
• Reconcile missing or damaged product where applicable
• Manage supplier requested changes, internal design changes and changes for cost savings
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Resolve purchasing supply chain issues.
• Identify and communicate changes /shifts in the market which could impact lead times, costs, availability, quality, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Provide training to other purchasing resources as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time. For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: 5 years of experience in Purchasing field
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and MRP, etc.
• Organization Skills: Ability to logically prioritize and handle multiple projects
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in changing situations with multiple departments
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and grasp; repetitive movements with wrists, hands and fingers; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; potential of exposure to moving equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Results, Action Oriented
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management
• MRP knowledge
• Analytical ability

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position, and hours/days of work are decided between yourself and your reporting manager.

Travel:

Travel dependent on the needs of the position.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Work Experience: 7 years of experience in related field with International Business desired
• Computer Skills: MAPICS and MRP experience
• ASCM: CPIM Certification

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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