Buyer II
Lennox International•Stuttgart, AR
•$65,000 - $85,050•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, Buyer II is responsible for independently selecting and negotiating with approved vendors, placing purchase orders, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services in support of business operations. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of lean manufacturing practices, supplier development, and quality standards. The Buyer II works with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and the accounting department to resolve issues and support production schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 1 year of related purchasing experience
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of purchasing practices for lean manufacturing, Kanban, and supplier development
- Some knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control
- Competence in computerized procurement systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced)
Nice To Haves
- MS Access experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, and negotiate price, quality, delivery, and service terms
- Review significant or complex bids with supervisor before finalizing awards
- Expedite orders with suppliers to meet production schedules and resolve delays
- Negotiate and settle disputes with suppliers on damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes
- Conduct supplier site visits and assess performance, production capability, and delivery reliability
- Compile and analyze statistical data to support purchasing strategies and supplier negotiations
- Collaborate with Accounting to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
- Support lean purchasing initiatives, including Kanban systems and supplier development programs
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short-term disability insurance
- 8 weeks paid birthing leave
- 2 weeks paid bonding leave
- life and long-term disability insurance
- 12 days paid time off
- 2 paid well-being days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
