Buyer

Lightera•Norcross, GA

About The Position

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face. We currently seek a Buyer to help support our Norcross, GA location. This purpose of this position will be to carry out purchasing functions for both the Norcross Plant and Corporate Headquarters.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in a related field of study Materials testing experience in a laboratory environment
Minimum of 3 -5 years in a Procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience in all aspects of materials management including procurement, supplier management, planning, scheduling, capacity management, forecasting, logistics, production and inventory control preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in all aspects of materials management and procurement
Supplier management
Planning
Scheduling
Capacity management
Forecasting
Logistics
Production and inventory control
Advanced understanding of SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Strong negotiation skills
MRO
Analytical skills

Responsibilities

Assuming primary procurement responsibility for Draw, Post Draw & VAD operations
This will include Raw Materials, Variable Supplies/MRO, Capital Projects, Engineering and Technical Services, etc.
Working with Operations and Maintenance organizations to locate and procure difficult to find spare parts.
Material Management and Procurement of certain key expense materials
Serving as a contact and lead professional with Fastenal
Tracking and reporting on Cost Savings and Variable Expense goals/progress
Assisting in the development of alternative suppliers to ensure supply and encourage competitive pricing.
Continuously improve quality and structure of the procurement organization.
Support related divisional management goals.
Assist with procurement of Corporate purchases
Work with Accounting and Receiving departments to minimize purchase order discrepancies