Buyer II

Come Join the Lippert Team!

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.

Buyer I or Buyer II

Our Buyers are responsible for the purchasing of products and component parts for use in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and sales to our end customers. Items will be purchased from overseas and domestic suppliers.

Responsibilities:

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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Work Experience: 5-7 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 eligible to work for any employer in the United States.

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:

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

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

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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