Associate Buyer
About The Position
Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting the timely procurement of the highest quality raw materials and operational goods/services required for the manufacture, distribution and sale of Lucchese product. This role is designed to build foundational procurement and category management capabilities through hands-on execution, cross-functional exposure and progressive responsibility within the Sourcing & Procurement organization. Scope of job: Purpose and Impact:This role supports the operational and production goals of the company by ensuring cost-effective,timely, and high-quality procurement forourmanufacturingneedswhile developingcore procurement capabilities and supporting consistent execution across categories. Key Stakeholder Interaction:Collaborates with production, warehouse,quality assurance,operationsand finance teams to forecast needs and resolveprocurement-related issues KPIs:Procurement execution accuracy, ERP data integrity, order cycle time, reduction in discrepancies, support of supplier on-time delivery/quality performanceand others as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Strong negotiation and vendor management
- High attention to detail andability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization and efficiency
- Ability to troubleshoot issues and providetimelyresolutions, especially for urgent needs that couldimpactproductionor retail operations
- Proficiencyin inventory and procurement systems (e.g., ERP software)
- Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant to the experience
- Early career experience or internship exposure in supply chain, procurement,operationsor related field
- Experienesupporting or collaborating within cross-functional teams
- CPIM(Certified Purchasing Inventory Management) or CSP (Certified Supply Chain Management) Certifieddesiredbut not a requirement
Responsibilities
- Support procurement activities of raw materials and operational goods/services for manufacturing,DCand retail operations
- Assist in supplier communications to confirm orders, track deliveries and resolve routine issues
- Partner with buyers and leadership to support pricing,termsand supplier coordination efforts
- Support vendor relationship management activitiesincluding communication,follow-upand issue resolution
- Assist in evaluating vendor performance through data collection,reportingand analysis
- Process purchase orders,maintainrecords, and track order statusto ensureaccurateand on time deliveries
- Resolve issues related to order discrepancies, delays, or quality concerns
- Support inventory management effortsthroughcross-functional partnership and data collection
- Uphold Lucchese Bootmaker’s core values and policies
- Complete other duties as assigned by your leader
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
