What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tactical Buyer Lead position at Lutron Electronics Co., Inc?
Lutron is seeking a Tactical Buyer Lead to join our Materials Team at our warehousing facility in the Lehigh Valley. This role is part of our Corporate Operations group and offers an opportunity to grow professionally while maintaining our market position as the world leader in smart lighting and shading systems.
As a Tactical Buyer Lead, you will be central to our supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient flow of materials to meet production and customer needs. You will lead procurement execution, resolve material shortages, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to drive performance and continuous improvement.
Execute system-generated “buy” messages and manage purchase orders in response to evolving business needs.
Resolve material shortages across all commodities to minimize production and customer impact.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and Purchasing.
Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics such as inventory levels, delivery performance, cost, and quality.
Lead and support initiatives aimed at improving procurement processes and overall supply chain efficiency.
Maintain and update procurement reports and trackers, including custom POs, deferrals, and cancellations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all degrees earned
- 4–6 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain operations, or planning.
- Experience leading others is a plus
- Proven experience MRP systems (SAP – Preferred), bill of materials, and order management.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships across teams and with external suppliers
- Proven analytical skills with proficiency in purchasing and manufacturing processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- APICS CPIM certification – Preferred.
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, visit our website at www.lutron.com.
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics