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Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies and projects for all manufacturing and distribution locations. This includes implementing and managing company-wide contracts, RFP management, supply base market research and evaluation, and cost reduction projects.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Analyzes corporate spend data to identify (and implement) cost savings opportunities for retail, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and offices. • Provides leadership for plant / facility buyers in the coordination of company-wide contracts, corporate purchasing practices compliance, and ensuring that the company is effectively leveraging its purchasing spend from all locations. • Leads contract negotiations for all corporate wide agreements for selected materials and services. • Develops and coordinates implementation plans for companywide agreements. This will include data analysis of company spend by commodities and services, market research for potential suppliers, and managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for identified strategic sourcing Initiatives. • Manages end to end RFP process for large dollar purchases and corporate contracts. • Implements effective purchasing processes and controls into other areas of company spend (ex. HR, Travel, Services, MRO). • Maintains files for all contracts and communicates appropriate information to all plants and other departments as necessary and in a timely manner when changes occur. SCOPE & IMPACT: This position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies and projects for retail manufacturing and distribution locations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience including 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent. • Dedication to customer service. • Proficient in MS Office suite of products. • Up to 25 % travel. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: • Master’s Degree • CPM or CPSM SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. CORE ATTRIBUTES: Communicate Transparently Lead the Team Impact and Influence Deliver Results Coach and Develop At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

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At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.