Buyer

Buyer Job Description

Reports to: Director of Purchasing

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for purchase orders, vendor acknowledgements, and stock adjustments.  This position works cross functionally across the organization to ensure efficient acquisition of all products.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and process replenishment report to manage inventory.
• Manage purchase order acknowledgements and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to identify surplus inventory and develop and implement strategies to reduce excess stock.
• Review, organize, and complete stock adjustments.
• Review and update new item forms, kit additions or changes, and item records.
• Review monthly reporting to update lead time and usage discrepancies.
• Maintain and update vendor information, review cycles, and product line details as needed.
• Attend company events, trade shows, motorsports events, and vendor visits, and serve as a representative of Lane Automotive.
• Coordinate vendor pick-up scheduling.
• Work in a team environment.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, preferred.
• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a similar industry.
• Proficiency in SXe, Microstrategy, and other relevant software systems, preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related equipment and software.  High proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to approach conflicts with vendors, customers, and colleagues in a constructive manner.
• Ability to develop and foster business relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance and must be self-directed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Willing to participate in Company designated training.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands:

This office-type position requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and using one's hands. It also requires operating basic office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Work Environment:

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive.  Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct.  Additionally, every coworker has the responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards, and policies require and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies.  

The information in this job description is intended to convey the key responsibilities and requirements.  It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity.  Responsibilities are subject to change. 

At Lane Automotive, we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce.  We value the contribution each Team Member makes to our Vision “To deliver the best customer experience in every market we serve.”  We expect Team Members to practice values in all decisions and lead the values by action and example.

Lane Automotive Values:

• Integrity: Be genuine, always do what’s right even when no one is looking
• Passion: A strong feeling of excitement
• Innovation: Never satisfied with the status quo
• Respect: Consideration for everyone, in everything we do
• Accountability: Take ownership

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity.  As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.