Purchasing Manager

2 months ago

Cincinnati, United States LSI Industries Inc. Full time

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com


We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to support our team at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio


Summary


Manages the purchasing, procedures, & tactical supply of raw materials and components in our operations. The Purchasing Manager is responsible to provide functional supervision of the purchasing department’s buying team. The Purchasing Manager will drive departmental efficiencies to meet business objectives by troubleshooting, identifying, implementing, measuring, and managing process improvement projects to maximize effectiveness. Collaborates with cross functional departments to support and improve our current buying processes and on-time performance of our operations. The position requires knowledge, skills, and experience of purchasing activities. Accountable to meet established goals for cost savings, supplier delivery performance, purchased part inventory turns, and supplier consolidation for the department.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


  • Handles daily tactical issues and supports buying team.
  • Ensures all critical department KPIs are being met.
  • Works hand in hand with material planner(s) to improve safety stock and inventory position.
  • Teams with other departments to communicate critical information, make improvements.
  • Develops and maintains supplier relations for purposes of resolving problems, handling conflicts, addressing improvements.
  • Select, manage, develop and appraise assigned staff.
  • Meets with suppliers and addresses tactical expectations as it relates to ordering, inventory and stocking levels, invoicing, etc.
  • Runs monthly reports for buyers and addresses improvement opportunities.
  • Participates in meetings as the purchasing representative, as appropriate
  • Addresses system improvements and requirements with the One World Team to continuously enhance the capabilities and improve team efficiencies.
  • Works to update and maintain process and procedures; related policies.
  • Handles timekeeping, invoice approvals, p-card expenditures
  • Processes parts release, request for quotes, and ECN approvals
  • Must understand and be able to step into the Buyer role when necessary
  • Other duties as assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities


This job requires supervisory responsibilities of the purchasing department’s buying team.


Qualifications/Skills and Abilities


  • Ten(10) or more years experience working in a fast paced, high volume MRP manufacturing environment preferred.
  • MRP Knowledge & Experience Preferred
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, and internal customers.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage supply chain, establish and maintain supplier partnerships.
  • Ability to solve practical problems.
  • Knowledge and experience using MRP Systems
  • Microsoft Office – Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Results oriented


Competencies


  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to develop, implement and manage projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation
  • Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations
  • Demonstrated solid decision making skills
  • Negotiation skills


Education and/or Experience


  • Four (4) year college degree with a major in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


  • Industry standard certification, such as APICS "CPIM/CIRM" or NAPM "CPM", a plus, but not required.


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off


EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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