Buyer

Buyer Position at Lumicor

Lumicor designs, develops, and manufactures innovative architectural panels, resin solutions, and dimensional wall tiles for architects and designers to enhance spaces with light, color, texture, and shape. Our architectural products bring an element of design inspiration, mood, and light play to interiors using natural, man-made, and digitally inspired designs.

The Opportunity: We are a team of professionals that thrive on collaboration and pioneering new ideas. We embrace challenges with a "can do" attitude. We work hard, celebrate our successes, appreciate one another, and have fun!

Position Title: Buyer

Lumicor is seeking a smart and motivated, forward thinking problem solver to join our Procurement Team. The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agents to conduct the day-to-day purchasing activities for the company. The candidate will contribute to ensure on time delivery and manage inventory levels. This position requires the candidate to be able to exercise discretion and independent judgement. This position will report to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily MRP reports, issue Purchase Orders and adjust reorder points and safety stock accordingly for raw materials and supplies
• Update item spreadsheets and item cards for forecasting, planning and informational archiving
• Process purchase requisitions and PO requests for other departments
• Order custom supplies, hardware, services, materials, etc. as required
• Communicate scheduled delivery times and/or delays with stakeholders
• Manage and monitor open Purchase Orders to ensure on time delivery and pricing accuracy
• Manage inventory (including inventory adjustments) and order office supplies and shop supplies
• Monitor emails and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Check raw material availability for multi-level assemblies using item BOM's
• Check raw material lead times with vendors and communicate information to stakeholders
• Manage and negotiate pricing for materials and supplies
• Prepare requests for quotation on raw materials and services
• Monitor Vendor quality and issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests
• Assisting in researching new raw materials and services
• Assist Purchasing Manager with other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

• 1 year of Buying/Planning experience or College Graduate preferred
• Experience with Intuitive and MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage work flow in a rapidly changing environment
• Professional and courteous communication with vendors and other team members
• Outgoing and engaging personality is a plus

Benefits & Perks:

• 401K Match
• Health/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Eight paid holidays and competitive vacation accruals.
• Positive employee culture.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• Game room
• Recognition from peers or supervisors through the Lumicard and Gold Card programs with various prizes/rewards.
• Quarterly breakfast break Continental breakfast served, prize drawings, company announcements, and Q&A session.
• Monthly social lunch or happy hour event.
• Avanti Market fresh, frozen, and packaged food, snacks & beverages are available.
• Bring your dog to work J (vet documents required).
• A company vehicle is available for scheduled employee use.
• Bicycles are available to use on breaks or during lunch.
• Close to the Sound Transit Tukwila station.

Compensation

• Salary range: $52,000 - $62,000
• Comprehensive benefits package