Junior Buyer

LGG Industrial; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LGG Industrial in the United States seeks an entry-level or developing Buyer to execute purchasing for a defined supplier portfolio within North America. You will manage the PO lifecycle, update supplier data, support rebate administration, and help ensure timely delivery to branch operations.

You will work with guidance on nonroutine sourcing, pricing, and risk matters while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to strengthen supplier performance and continuity of supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field; or a high school diploma with 2–3 years of relevant purchasing or logistics experience.
• ERP experience preferred; demonstrated ability to learn business systems is required.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase order lifecycle for assigned suppliers, including placement, acknowledgment, dates, quantities, expediting, issue resolution, and closure.
• Monitor open/past-due POs, follow escalation procedures, and maintain accurate delivery information in the ERP system.
• Resolve routine discrepancies in orders, receiving, invoicing, pricing, freight, and quantities with suppliers and internal partners.
• Communicate forecasts, demand changes, and priorities to suppliers and confirm lead times and capacity constraints.
• Support continuity of supply by identifying shortages and material risks and escalating as needed.
• Participate in cross‑functional collaboration with Branch Operations, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Buyer is an entry‑level or developing procurement professional responsible for executing purchasing activities for an assigned portfolio of routine to moderately complex suppliers supporting LGG Industrial's North American business. The role manages the purchase order lifecycle, maintains accurate supplier and pricing information, supports supplier performance and rebate administration, and helps ensure reliable delivery of materials and products to branch operations.

The Buyer works within established policies and procedures and receives guidance on unfamiliar or nonroutine sourcing, negotiation, commercial, and supply‑risk matters. The role collaborates with Branch Operations, Field Inventory Managers, Sales, Finance, Corporate Data, and Supply Chain leadership while developing the capabilities required to manage increasingly complex supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain 100% commitment to Company safety policies, procedures, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate purchasing records in accordance with Company policies, internal controls, and established procedures.

Purchasing and Order Management

• Manage the purchase order lifecycle for assigned suppliers, including order placement, supplier acknowledgment, maintenance of dates and quantities, expediting, issue resolution, and order closure.
• Monitor open and past‑due purchase orders, follow established escalation procedures, and maintain accurate delivery information in the ERP system.
• Resolve routine order, receiving, invoicing, pricing, freight, and quantity discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal partners.
• Communicate approved forecasts, demand changes, and order priorities to suppliers and confirm lead times, availability, minimum order quantities, packaging requirements, and capacity constraints.
• Support continuity of supply by identifying shortages, delays, allocations, and other supplier issues and escalating material risks for guidance and resolution.

Supplier and Commercial Management

• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with an assigned portfolio of routine to moderately complex suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery, acknowledgment, quality, service, and commercial performance; address routine concerns and escalate recurring or significant issues.
• Conduct routine discussions regarding pricing, freight, lead times, minimum order quantities, packaging, and service requirements within established policies and delegated authority.
• Participate in supplier corrective actions, recovery plans, and performance‑improvement activities under the guidance of more experienced procurement personnel when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to reduce total cost through improved pricing, freight, order quantities, packaging, payment terms, or process efficiency.

Pricing and Rebate Administration

• Prepare supplier price‑update files by adding LGG Industrial part numbers, validating accuracy and completeness, resolving routine discrepancies, and submitting completed files to Corporate Data for ERP loading.
• Review purchase order and invoice pricing for alignment with current supplier agreements and resolve routine price discrepancies.
• Manage customer‑specific rebate reimbursement by compiling and submitting qualifying customer invoices and supporting documentation to suppliers and tracking amounts due.
• Maintain existing supplier growth‑rebate and incentive program information, monitor progress against program requirements, and coordinate supporting documentation and collection activities with Finance and suppliers.

Sourcing, Risk, and Continuous Improvement

• Support sourcing activities by researching potential suppliers, obtaining quotations, preparing comparisons, and assisting with supplier evaluation and onboarding under the supervision of a Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Manager, Director, or Vice President.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective action for supplier and procurement issues.
• Support procurement process improvements, standard work, ERP enhancements, automation, electronic data interchange, and other continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Participate effectively on cross‑functional projects and complete assigned actions on schedule.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Field Inventory Managers by providing supplier lead times, minimums, capacity, packaging, availability, and other procurement inputs and by executing approved purchasing actions.
• Support Branch Operations and Sales by communicating supplier capabilities, constraints, delivery status, and commercial information related to customer and branch requirements.
• Provide supplier delivery, capacity, and recovery information for backlog, SIOP, and other operating reviews as requested.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Corporate Data, Quality, Operations, and other internal partners to resolve supplier and purchasing issues.
• Provide coverage and support for other Buyers as assigned.

Commercial Authority and Other Duties

• Make routine purchasing decisions and conduct supplier discussions within established policies, procedures, and delegated authority; escalate material exceptions or commitments for review and approval.
• Do not execute contracts or otherwise legally bind the Company unless such authority has been expressly delegated.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, prioritization, attention‑to‑detail, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders, suppliers, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze basic purchasing, pricing, and supplier data.
• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP purchasing functions, reporting tools, and other procurement systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal partners.
• Developing negotiation, problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and continuous‑improvement skills.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and as a member of cross‑functional teams.
• Customer‑service mindset and ability to support branch and customer requirements through effective supplier execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field; prior professional experience is not required; or
• High school diploma or equivalent plus approximately 2-3 years of relevant purchasing, customer service, supply chain, operations, or industrial‑distribution experience.
• Procurement, purchasing, industrial distribution, or supplier‑facing experience preferred.
• ERP experience preferred; demonstrated ability to learn business systems is required.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• APICS, CPSM, or related certification is not required but may be beneficial.
• Limited travel is required, generally up to 10%, based on business needs.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is based in a standard office and hybrid work environment and requires regular use of typical office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role.

• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move within the office to interact with colleagues and office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally move light items, typically up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and use computer‑based business systems.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.

Total Rewards

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.