Buyer

Lennox International

8d•$82,000 - $107,100

About The Position

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.Beginning over a century ago, Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers. We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10,000 employees located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Under limited supervision, responsible for selecting and negotiating, with approved domestic and international vendors and placing purchase, orders in response to product requirements established by various, departments within the organizations, evaluates bids, selects, and recommends suppliers and negotiates pricy, quality and service. Expedites the procurement of parts or materials in, short or critical supply. Performs market analyses and competitive, evaluations. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage, claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. May conduct supplier site visits, and rate them as to production capability, performance, and delivery. May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, and experience.
Requires at least 5 years related experienced, knows a wide range concepts and approaches including purchasing for, lean manufacturing, Kanban, and supplier development.
Requires strong, negotiation abilities and above average analytical skills.
Shows, excellent verbal and written communication skills including with, executives or in international contexts.
Requires knowledge of raw, materials, production processes and quality control.
Competent in, computerized procurement systems.
Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
May require MS Access experience.

Responsibilities

Selecting and negotiating with approved domestic and international vendors.
Placing purchase orders in response to product requirements.
Evaluating bids, selecting, and recommending suppliers.
Negotiating price, quality, and service.
Expediting the procurement of parts or materials in short or critical supply.
Performing market analyses and competitive evaluations.
Negotiating and settling with suppliers regarding damage, claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
Conducting supplier site visits and rating them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.
Providing work leadership for lower-level employees.