Lead Buyer

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to their assigned category that are in line with the respective purchasing strategy in their region.

• Managing Berea, KY PO process for all orders
• Supporting Berea plant side activities and projects
• Developing Regional commodity strategies and Regional (Mexico / Brazil) Cost Reduction projects
• Managing the supplier selection process for key commodities
• Negotiating Regional contractual agreements
• Supporting new program launches / equipment @ Berea
• Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quoting activities
• Long‑term planning and development of suppliers and commodity base

• Ability to analyze/interpret large amounts of data (costs/supplier proposals)
• Demonstrated strong/effective negotiation & decision‑making skills
• Ability to seek on‑going cost reduction activities to establish, meet and exceed goals
• Ability to lead groups and designate responsibilities as needed
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management within the organization
• Ability to handle multiple projects independently to satisfactorily achieve dept./co. objectives
• Strong Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Possess high ethical standards of professional conduct and a basic understanding of contract law

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration or related field preferred or Associate Degree in Business Administration field

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing or related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

• Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week.
• Travel: The candidate will need to travel to suppliers and/or Astemo locations as required. International travel may also be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.