Strategic Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Lsi-Industrie; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LSI Industries is hiring a Buyer to source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders for our manufacturing operations. You will work with operations, accounting, and suppliers in a multi-plant environment to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods.

The ideal candidate has procurement experience in manufacturing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting while also working independently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of production planning, procurement processes, and purchase order management in a manufacturing environment.
• Procurement or buying experience, preferably in a multi-plant or manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to calculate percent differences, ratios, averages, weighted averages, and basic statistics.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue purchase orders, change orders, and related documentation.
• Prepare and distribute RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to suppliers; evaluate and coordinate responses.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize costs and quality.
• Support invoice reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and payment processes with Accounting.
• Coordinate product deliveries to EMI locations and resolve shipping, customs, or logistics issues.
• Maintain accurate records and data in the ERP system for purchasing and inventory.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve order issues, and facilitate cross-department communication.
• Assist with inventory data collection, reconciliation, and material planning.
• Prepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, including spend analysis and market research.
• Conduct price checks, market research, and supplier evaluations to support sourcing decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supply chain

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent training in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

LSI Industries is hiring a Buyer to source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders for our manufacturing operations. You will work with operations, accounting, and suppliers in a multi-plant environment to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods.

The ideal candidate has procurement experience in manufacturing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting while also working independently.