Senior Buyer

LGG INDUSTRIAL 

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America. 

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best. 

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com 

Senior Buyer Job Description  

Summary of the Role  

Responsible for supporting the North American procurement & supply chain functions with a keen focus on procurement operational excellence, managing price update files, placing and tracking of purchase orders.  You will manage the purchasing cycle from planning to procurement.  

Responsibilities  

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures 

• Develops inventory reports, analyzes & makes recommendations on next steps and action plans basis reporting 

• Completes forecasting initiatives with sales and product business units 

• Leads cross-functional teams to support working capital optimization 

• Manages the slow-moving stock 

• Collaborates with Service Centers to review ABC inventory levels and manages system parameters proactively 

• Develops and implements recommendations that drive continuous improvement in inventory and customer service levels 

• Places and tracks purchase orders, ensuring on time delivery from our vending partners 

• Works to further automate the procurement process.  (automated purchase orders & EDI) 

• Drives continuous improvement efforts (e.g. processes, use of systems, tools and SOP’s) 

• Loads pricing update files into the ERP to ensure successful price updates 

• Works in conjunction with supply chain, procurement & Product Business Unit leadership to expedite implementation and maximize savings attainment 

• Develops & reviews root cause analysis for issues that arise 

• Collaborates with internal and external partners to understand their requirements and capabilities in order to develop solutions that meet the customer’s needs 

• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for 

Skills and Abilities  

• Highly functional Excel skills<