Job Details

Senior Buyer

About Lozier

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail's present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

Benefits and Schedule

• Company bonus potential.


• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.


• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).


• Onsite Health Clinic.


• 401(k) with employer match.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Educational Assistance Program.


• Career Development Programs.


• Casual dress.


• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).


• Monday thru Friday schedule, hybrid schedule available after training.

Position Summary

Senior Buyer is responsible for the management of her / his assigned commodities and suppliers and the execution of the procurement process, using the prescribed policies, procedures, and systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and selects suppliers


• Placement and confirmation of purchase orders and releases with designated suppliers


• Establishes supplier goals and expectations and directs long term quality improvement initiatives


• Negotiates supplier pricing, delivery method, and lead-time for assigned commodities


• Negotiates time and / or volume purchase contracts


• Calculates standard costs on all new products and reviews standard costs on existing items annually


• Resolves supplier quality problems, supplier invoice, and other documentation discrepancies


• Tracks, reports, communicates supplier performance


• Timely and accurate input and maintenance of data to Lozier information systems


• Initiates and facilitates cost savings projects to achieve cost improvement goals


• Expedites purchased product inside of established lead-time, follows up and reports on any late purchase orders


• Monitors purchase price variance and implements strategies to compensate


• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments


• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Other Job Functions

• Places and confirms purchase orders and contract blanket releases


• Monitors commodity market conditions and trends


• Resolves issues concerning excess or obsolete materials

Job Qualifications

• Education : Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent qualifying experience


• Experience : Minimum of 5 years of purchasing background, preferably in a manufacturing setting if degreed. Minimum of 8 years required if non-degreed.

Required Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software


• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal


• Advanced negotiation skills


• Project management skills


• Excellent time management skills


• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks


• Good analytical and problem solving skills


• Print reading skills


• Knowledgeable in effective sourcing and quoting techniques


• Capable of performing basic cost analysis (Make vs. Buy)


• Proficient at supply chain management


• Complete understanding of bills, routes, and product costing techniques


• Working understanding of ERP / MRP

Preferred Skills

• Ability to source product internationally


• Working knowledge of Lozier information systems


• Lozier product knowledge


• Ability to use e-sourcing (e-auctions) for new product or product replacement bids


• Ability to manage material flow / assembly with 3rd party processors


• Working knowledge of Lozier manufacturing processes, departments, and work centers


• APP or CPIM certification preferred


• Oracle experience


• Ability to take on a leadership role and lead by example

Special Demands

• Occasional travel to suppliers and as necessary to meetings in other plants

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an