Buyer jobs in Montgomery, AL

Company Overview

Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

Job Description

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking an experienced candidate to help our organization scale effectively. As we grow, you'll play a crucial role not only in day-to-day purchasing and vendor relationships but also in setting the direction for our team. We value candidates who can strike the right balance of quality, sustainability, and cost while building strong vendor relationships.

What You’ll Do:

Market Research and Supplier Identification:

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers.
• Source materials, components, and services required for manufacturing operations.

Supplier Evaluation and Selection:

• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure favorable agreements.

Supplier Performance Management:

• Track supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, sales) to align on material requirements.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and ensure uninterrupted production.

Cost-Saving Initiatives and Process Improvements:

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement process improvements related to purchasing.

Industry Awareness and Trend Monitoring:

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• 3-5 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or related roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Strong negotiation abilities and analytical skills.
• Willing and able to travel 10% of the time.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Ability to drive transformation and implement changes.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with ERP systems implementation.

Travel Requirement 

This role is based out of our Tallassee, AL headquarters, just 30 minutes outside of Auburn, AL and Montgomery, AL. 

This role will require occasional travel to production sites in Reno, NV; Weatherford, TX; and Wheeling, WV. Approximately 10% of your time will be dedicated to traveling to these sites, allowing you to build strong relationships with on-site teams and facilitate cross-site collaboration.