Overview Come join the Lippert team and become part of the industry-leading manufacturer of USA-made CURT custom towing and truck accessories. Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers. Buyer I Our Buyers are responsible for the purchasing of products and component parts for use in manufacturing and sales to our end customers. These items will be purchased from overseas and domestic suppliers. Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise of steel commodities and related steel products related to overall spend and negotiation Execute reporting surrounding purchasing execution related to budgetary requirements Oversee projects impacting purchasing processes and functions Ensure suppliers are performing at an acceptable level Build relationship with suppliers that secure the best price, service, quality and delivery options on all potential purchases Quote new items within the commodity group Oversee the process of acquiring goods and services by asking for tenders, consult with suppliers and review price quotations Set contract terms and conditions and awarding contracts to specific vendors Release and maintain inventory items within the Buy/Sell group by setting delivery schedules, track progress and contact clients and suppliers to correct problems Advise production scheduler, sales and shipping/receiving manager of delivery dates and any changes Supply required components to overseas vendors if specified components are not available in source country Reconcile missing or damaged product where applicable Manage supplier requested changes, internal design changes and changes for cost savings Perform all other duties as assigned Competencies: Customer Focus Decision Quality Results, Action Oriented Displaying Technical Expertise Time Management Requirements: Work Experience: 5 years of experience in Purchasing field Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Organization Skills: Ability to logically prioritize and handle multiple projects Cross-functional skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in changing situations with multiple departments Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and grasp; repetitive movements with wrists, hands and fingers; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form Physical Environment: Normal office environment; potential of exposure to moving equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment Preferred Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management Work Experience: 7 years of experience in related field with International Business desired Computer Skills: MAPICS and MRP experience Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must pass E-Verify Why We’re Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters. We’re striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities. LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members. We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls. Every decision we make rests on whether or not we're bettering the lives and experiences of the people inside and outside of our walls. It's the way we innovate and rethink the possibilities of our products and services, it's the way we foster and build relationships with our team members and our customers and it's the way we prioritize our social impact initiatives to serve the communities we live, work and play in. With a rapidly expanding group of over 11,000 team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands — we've proven, time and again, by putting people first, our company's possibilities are truly endless. What You’ll Get: A company culture where everyone matters Healthcare + Dental + Vision + 401k with Employer match Career development and mentoring Tuition Reimbursement Annual flu immunization Holiday, personal and vacation days Local and national discounts Wellness offerings Apply at careers.lippert.com! Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. 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