What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Lightera?
We are currently looking for a Buyer to join our team in the Norcross, Purchasing Department.
The selected candidate would be responsible for the planning and purchasing of goods and services to ensure an adequate supply of material to support the company's objectives with concentration on New Product Development (NPD). Considering price, quality, delivery, and continuity of supply.
The Technical Buyer leverages technical knowledge, expertise, and understanding in support of materials used in all levels of finished good maturation. The buyer is also responsible for soliciting quotes and proposals for selected materials or services.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with Engineering and Quality departments, regarding establishing new supplier relationships, representing Purchasing for NPD projects across all Value streams.
- Executes the MRP plan to ensure a steady flow of material to support manufacturing. Analyzing material requirements; Generate RFQ’s, purchase order creation and management
- Develop measures for purchasing improvement and implement them with the internal departments of the company and/or with the suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier’s ability to supply quality products and services at competitive pricing
- Negotiate with suppliers, logistics service providers, and other chain partners about the purchase of raw materials, packaging materials, etc. Reporting cost savings appropriately
- Maintains a good corporate image by conducting purchasing activities upon a solid foundation of honesty, integrity, fairness, and confidentiality.
- Coordinate Requests for material quotes
- Updating and establishing purchasing procedures as required
- Perform other related duties as required by management.
Key qualifications include:
- Technical/ Associate degree or higher preferred.
- 3 year experience in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred
- Result oriented, accurate, and open-minded
- Must be willing and able to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of quality standards, production guidelines, business process, and document management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Microsoft Office skills required
- Negotiation skills required
- SAP experience required
- Ability to train others desired
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, OFS offers a competitive salary and benefits program including medical, dental, vision and a matching 401(k) plan.
OFS employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious exemption will be considered.
