Indirect Purchasing Buyer - Kennedy Space Center, United States - Luminar

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**Indirect Purchasing Buyer**

at Luminar Orlando, FL Luminar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LAZR) is transforming automotive safety and autonomy by delivering the only lidar and associated software that meets the industrys stringent performance, safety, and economic requirements. Luminar has rapidly gained over 50 industry partners, including a majority of the top global automotive OEMs. In 2020, Luminar signed the industrys first production deal for autonomous consumer vehicles with Volvo Cars, which now expects to make Luminars technology part of the standard safety package on their next generation electric SUV. Additional customer wins include SAIC, Daimler Truck AG, Intels Mobileye, and Airbus UpNext. Founded in 2012, Luminar employs approximately 400 with offices in Palo Alto, Orlando, Colorado Springs, Detroit, and Munich.

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**Luminar Technologies is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Buyer for our Sourcing team in Orlando, FL.**

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****Responsibilities****

Responsible for placing POs within the timeline expectations founded within the Purchasing Policy

Negotiate Supplier Agreements from small to mid-size Agreements

Works within the management team to ensure that all deliveries are in align to our Production timeline

Expedite orders when necessary

Works directly with suppliers to make sure accurate and on time delivery of goods

Update delivery dates in ERP system for ease of tracking

Manages relationships with suppliers, may also be responsible for finding alternative sources when needed

Works with Accounting to set new suppliers up in the system

Works with invoice discrepancies

Provide ERP Training

Proactively participate, offer and provide guidance and assistance to others in workflow process

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

**Minimum Qualifications**

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain management or related field or related field or 5+years of equivalent work experience

Experience with supply processes and procedures

Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers

Strong communication/analytical/negotiating skills & organizational skills

Understanding of an ERP System

Attention to detail to ensure all purchase orders are accurate

Ability to work with a team or independently

Must be able to work in a matrixed, highly collaborative and fast paced environment

Work in an autonomous environment with minimal direct supervision

**Preferred Qualifications**

Automotive experience

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