Buyer

About the role

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. The Buyer is responsible for procuring quality goods and services that meet LATICRETE’s cost, quality, and delivery objectives, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

The Buyer collaborates with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Supplier partners to execute procurement plans driven by demand signals and MRP, and to proactively escalate issues that could impact supply. Essential duties include:

• Inventory Management (35%): Implement stocking models, conduct regular reviews and adjustments to stocking models, support inventory risk identification, and review and maintain purchasing master data.
• Procurement (30%): Execute MRP action messages, create and manage purchase orders, track orders, and coordinate inbound logistics.
• Supplier Relationship Management (10%): Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, capture delivery/quality issues, and support data collection for supplier performance tracking.
• Collaboration (25%): Partner with Demand Planning, coordinate with Operations, Warehousing/Logistics, and Finance, and contribute to clear status updates.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Proven 3+ years’ experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and data parameters.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in inventory control techniques and inventory management software.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Just some of our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, and supply chain principles, as well as excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirement: Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-10%.

Physical Requirements: Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 25 pounds. Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 25 pounds. Stand: Must be able to stand 25% of the day. Sitting: Must be able to sit 75% of the day.