Buyer I (51351)

Welbilt; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

On-the-job training and skills develop

Basic Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Holiday Pay opportunities

Training and Development

Employee Assistance Program

Leave Program

Job summary

Lincoln, a Welbilt brand, is seeking a Buyer I at the Shreveport, LA location to procure goods and services for indirect and direct operations, manage sourcing, supplier selection, pricing negotiations, and order processing.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience. Work is in a normal office environment with a day shift and surrounding responsibilities in logistics and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years experience.
• Analytical thinking and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers meeting price, quality, timing, and reliability standards.
• Recognizes and evaluates promotions to secure reduced prices.
• Assesses supplier products to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Analyzes and negotiates bids, terms, and delivery conditions within authority.
• Interprets orders and schedules to coordinate purchasing activities.
• Monitors supplier performance and ensures timely delivery.

Skills

Inventory Management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shreveport Campus Dr - Shreveport, LA 71129

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Logistics & Supply Chain

We are Lincoln! We design, manufacture, and supply high- performance conveyor ovens for high-volume operations in the global commercial foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.

As Buyer I, you will be responsible for obtaining goods/services required by the organization, including Indirect Operations and Direct Operations. Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order processing and Supplier Performance Management. May include Strategic Sourcing.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virgina, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
• Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices.
• Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.
• Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, tenders, proposals, or quotations; negotiates prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
• Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to co-ordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied; follows up the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicates status of orders with internal customers.

QualificationsEducation & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Inventory Management
• Analytical thinking skills with demonstrated results

Working Conditions:

Normal office work environment with extended periods of sitting or standing.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more

*Lincoln, a Welbilt brand, uses the latest advancement in air impingement technology for rapid heating, cooking, baking, and crisping of a wide range of meals. That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following: Competitive wage, Healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) savings plan, Wellness Program, Supplemental Health Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Training and Development, Tuition Assistance, Holiday Pay opportunities, Employee discounts, Paid Time Off (PTO), On-the-job training and skills development, Basic Life Insurance, Leave Program, Employee Events and more

For more information about Lincoln, visit www.lincolnfp.com. To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.welbilt.us/Careers.

Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.

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