Global Purchasing Lead, Data-Driven Supply Chain

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Job summary

Lutron Electronics is seeking a Purchasing Lead to join our procurement team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will lead a high-performing purchasing team and shape strategies aligned with global objectives.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier networks to optimize operations, forecast demand, establish KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; GPA minimum 3.00.
• 6+ years in supply chain and operations management, including 3+ years in procurement.
• Leadership experience in managing teams with coaching and performance management preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in purchasing and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to adopt and implement new technologies and methods to improve processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop procurement teams, designing and executing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with global teams across sites to resolve operational challenges and drive efficiencies.
• Oversee PFEP management within the enterprise system for accurate procurement planning.
• Coordinate supply base resources with strategic purchasing, supplier quality, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Design and manage complex supply chain processes, including multi-tier supplier networks and raw material consignment strategies.
• Analyze procurement datasets to identify trends, establish KPIs, and drive actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Willingness to innovate

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations or related field

Tools

PFEP (Plan for Every Part)

ERP / Enterprise systems

Job description

Lutron Electronics is seeking a Purchasing Lead to join our procurement team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will lead a high-performing purchasing team and shape strategies aligned with global objectives.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier networks to optimize operations, forecast demand, establish KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven insights.