Jobs
>
Plano

    Senior Buyer - Plano, United States - Luminator Technology Group

    Luminator Technology Group
    Luminator Technology Group Plano, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.

    Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Senior Buyer role to lead the Supply Chain for Mobile Video Solutions within the Material Management team by providing valuable input as we work toward assessing and implementing goals and mission of the department and Luminator. This is an opportunity to be part of something new and exciting within Material Management.

    Position Overview:

    As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support our operations and meet customer demand. You will be responsible for strategically sourcing and procuring assigned components, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs to enhance the company's competitive edge.

    Why Work at Luminator:

    Luminator fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and professional development. We offer a competitive total compensation package, a generous vacation and sick leave plan, plus 10 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Luminator offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k options. With a commitment to excellence, our company offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and supportive workplace, ensuring your career flourishes as our organization grows.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage an assigned commodity desk, which entails determining needs, locating, procuring, arranging for delivery, and following through on issues pertaining to the materials including resolution of discrepant material and invoice discrepancy issues.
    • Responsible for supplier performance reviews assigned to your commodity group, including coordinating with Supplier Quality and leading cadenced supplier reviews.
    • Proactively identify and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent material shortages. Expedite materials as required and provide accurate material status information to other departments and site management.
    • Effectively communicate forecasted requirements to external suppliers.
    • Prepare and present recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to purchasing leaders. Support purchasing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building.
    • Consistently apply purchasing policies, procedures and processes. Conduct minor contract negotiations. Gather information and provide input on larger contracts. Manages loading and retrieving of legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems.
    • Drive increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing, and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments.
    • Work to eliminate excess and obsolete parts and rationalize similar parts.
    • Participate in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events that will eliminate waste and result in significant benefits (Growth, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) throughout the Supply Chain.
    Qualifications:

    Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree, preferred. Extensive experience (minimum 6 years) in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry & Sheet Metal buying in recent years can be substituted in lieu of 4-year degree.

    Experience:
    • At least 4 years of experience in Electronics purchasing/planning.
    • Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.) is highly desirable.
    • CPIM, CSCP, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Green Belt certifications are highly desirable.
    • Ability and desire to work hands on and with details without losing track of the overall objectives.
    • Basic knowledge and ability to interpret electrical schematics for product sourcing
    • Skilled in Product Life Cycle Management with proficiency in managing New Product Supply Chain setup and Product Obsolescence
    • Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes within High Mix/High volume production environment
    • Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key individuals at all levels of the organization to implement changes.
    • Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions.
    • Prior knowledge of supplier performance management practices and supplier scorecard.
    • Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software.
    Luminator Technology Group intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our customers and our employees. As a condition of employment Luminator Technology Group will require a negative drug screen during the pre-employment process due to working on or with federal contracts.

    It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

    The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

    Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

    All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

    Powered by JazzHR

  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc.

    Senior Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Plano, United States

    Responsible for the achievement of sales and profit plans for their collective categories Develops and recommends assortment plans by channel Recommends assortment plan roll-ups for key items, brands, big ideas/trends, attributes, wedge, choice count Apparel, Buyer, Senior, Retai ...

  • JCPenney

    Senior Buyer

    1 week ago

    JCPenney Plano, United States

    · Senior Buyer - Men's, Private Brand & Denim (On-Site) · The Senior Buyer - Men's, Private Brand & Denim (On-Site) plans, purchases, communicates and controls merchandising, pricing and marketing strategies for assigned lines of business as required; while maximizing sales & p ...

  • JCPenney

    Senior Assistant Buyer

    1 week ago

    JCPenney Plano, United States

    · Senior Assistant Buyer - Jewelry & Watches · The Senior Assistant Buyer will be supporting the daily purchasing of items for a specific division's sub-category (e.g. men's suits). Reporting directly to the division's Buyer and working alongside other Sr. Assistant Buyers. En ...

  • Luminator Technology Group

    Senior Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Luminator Technology Group Plano, United States

    Position Overview: · As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support our operations and meet customer demand. You will be responsible for strategically sourcing and procuring assigned components, negotiating contracts, manag ...

  • Legrand North America

    Senior Buyer

    5 days ago

    Legrand North America Richardson, United States

    Job Number: 952 External Description: Position DescriptionAt a GlanceLegrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Wattstopper Team in Carlsbad, CA or Richardson, TX. The successful candidate will plan, direct and manage resources to sustain MRP schedules. Ma ...

  • CornerStone Staffing

    Buyer Senior

    3 weeks ago

    CornerStone Staffing Irving, United States TempToFT

    Title: Buyer Senior · Location: Irving, TX | ONSITE · Pay Rate: $22/hr · Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm · Our facilities operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week across various geographic regions. As such, this position must be available to support regional needs as t ...

  • Christus Health

    Buyer Senior

    1 week ago

    Christus Health Irving, United States

    · Summary: · Under the authority of the Procurement Manager, the SeniorBuyer provides support throughout the various ministries to assistAssociates with supply and equipment orders needed to maintainpatient care, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. TheSenior Buyer a ...

  • YO HR CONSULTANCY

    Senior Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    YO HR CONSULTANCY Irving, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionSenior Buyer - Healthcare industryExperience: 3-7& years · Minimum QualificationsProcurement& /& Purchasing Medical Office Supplies,& preferred. · Buying experience within Healthcare industry,& preferred. · Inventory Management. · Under the autho ...

  • InfiCare Technologies

    Senior Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    InfiCare Technologies Irving, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior BuyerLocation: Irving TX 75039Duration: 13 Weeks contractShift: Monday-Friday 8 hours JOB SUMMARYUnder the authority of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer provides support throughout the various ministries to assist Associ ...

  • Nucor Steel Auburn

    Senior Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Nucor Steel Auburn Dallas, United States

    Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. · Senior Buyer · Dallas , · Texas · Apply Now · Location: [[filter4]] , [[filter3]] , [[filter2]] · Other Available Locations: [[mfield1]] · Basic Job Functions: · Nucor Business Technology (NBT) is seeking qualified applicants for the Senior Buyer p ...

  • Nucor Harris Rebar

    Senior Buyer

    4 weeks ago

    Nucor Harris Rebar Dallas, United States

    Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and ap ...

  • TruBlu HR Solutions

    Senior Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    TruBlu HR Solutions Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Job Description: · TruBlu HR Solutions is seeking a Senior Buyer with at least 5 years of experience for a position in the Dallas area. Wil be responsible for selecting/managing vendors, negotiating pricing and delivery, identifying opportun ...

  • Mestex

    Senior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Mestex Dallas, United States

    Job Description · Job Description Salary: · Name of Position: · Senior Buyer · Department: · Purchasing · Reports to: · Material Manager · Scope of Position: · Working under the direction of the Materials Manager, performs a wide range of commodity purchasing to supply produ ...

  • CHRISTUS Health

    Buyer Senior

    5 days ago

    CHRISTUS Health irving, United States

    Summary: · Under the authority of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer provides support throughout the various ministries to assist Associates with supply and equipment orders needed to maintain patient care, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. The Senior Buyer ...

  • Christus Health

    Buyer Senior

    1 week ago

    Christus Health Irving, United States

    Summary: · Under the authority of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer provides support throughout the various ministries to assist Associates with supply and equipment orders needed to maintain patient care, facility maintenance, and administrative duties. The Senior Buyer ...

  • Syntricate Technologies

    Senior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Syntricate Technologies Irving, United States

    Job Title: Senior Buyer · Location: Irving, TX, 75038 · Duration: 03+ months · Job Summary: · Monday-Friday 8 hours · Procurement / Purchasing Medical Office Supplies, preferred. · Buying experience within Healthcare industry, preferred. · Inventory Management. · Roles & ...

  • Ramsayhealth

    Senior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Ramsayhealth Bedford, United States

    ** Senior Buyer Ramsay Health Care UK - Bedford Office** · **Job reference:** · **Location:** Ramsay Health Care UK - Bedford Office · **Closing date:** 03/05/2021 · **Salary:** Competitive · **Employment type:** Permanent - Full Time · **Hours per week:** 37.5 · At Ramsay ...

  • Hexagon Purus

    Senior Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Hexagon Purus Mesquite, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionHexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution. · With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fu ...

  • Catapult Staffing

    Senior Buyer

    1 week ago

    Catapult Staffing Irving, TX, United States

    Position: Senior BuyerOverview: · The Senior Buyer position is critical for the seamless operation of our client's facilities, focusing on managing supply and equipment procurement essential for patient care, facility upkeep, and administrative functions. This role demands a skil ...

  • Draeger Safety UK Ltd

    Senior Buyer

    5 days ago

    Draeger Safety UK Ltd Coppell, United States

    Senior Buyer / Planner · Create and maintain SAP planning and purchasing parameters, and material master data for designated products/portfolio. Lead and participate in projects for supply chain activities. Serve as main point of contact in day-to-day operations, and provide gui ...