Buyer

Buyer Nazareth , Pennsylvania **AutoReqId:** 14140BR

**Line Of Business:** Cement Operations

**Department:** Procurement

**Primary Location:** Nazareth-PA

**Pay Class:** Salaried Exempt

**Job Posting:**

**The Role and the Company**

Lehigh Hanson is North Americas leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the worlds largest building materials companies.

**The Buyer role is based in Nazareth, PA at our Nazareth Cement Plant and reports directly to the Procurement Manager.**

**What youll get to do**

The Buyer who will be responsible for acquiring materials, supplies and services; coordinating and negotiating with suppliers; placing and tracking purchase orders; provide support in managing plant inventory and storeroom operations; monitoring efficient inventory levels of spare parts and plant assets in accordance with the company goals; and, focusing on maximizing savings.

* Initiates, maintains and tracks Purchase Orders for supplies and services.

* Obtains and analyzes quotes from suppliers based on the price/quality characteristics.

* Assists with negotiation of contracts.

* Follows company policies and ensures compliance at the local level.

* Assists with resolving invoice discrepancies with vendors.

* Process receivers against purchases orders.

* Coordinate rental equipment needs plant wide.

* Maintains insurance documentation from vendors.

* Reviews opportunities for new supply sources and suitability of materials.

* Follows up on outstanding purchase orders. Expedites the purchase and delivery of materials, supplies or parts as needed.

* Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to maintain inventory for materials and supplies at efficient levels.

* Supports storeroom activities.

* Make necessary inventory adjustments.

* Obtains return authorizations for parts as required. Prepares bills of lading and packing lists for outbound shipments.

* Assist with the monthly month-end closing (goods receipts for rentals and services).

* Assists with the yearly physical inventory.

* Monitors inventories of purchased raw materials fuel.

* Follows plant and MSHA Safety policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

* Maintains an awareness of plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address minor problems or reports compliance issues to appropriate supervisor for resolution.

* Other job-related duties and administrative functions may be included.

**HERES WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR**

* Two (2) plus years of experience in purchasing and/or materials management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Degree in Business or Accounting strongly preferred.

* Strong analytical, communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills. Good math aptitude and detail orientation.

* Solid PC skills, including Excel and Word. SAP experience preferred.

* Negotiation skills a plus

Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

**External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.**

**Employer Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled