Entry-Level Buyer

Since 1993 LockNet has been a family-owned and operated business enthusiastic about keeping people safe and secure by simplifying and supplying door and lock solutions. Ranked as one of Kentuckys Best Places to Work for 4 years in a row we appreciate our people and put intentional focus on keeping a great culture as we continue to grow. Learn more about our business at

LockNet is seeking an organized and diligent Buyer to join our team! This position will be tasked with managing end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories. This role will require you to manage a variety of stakeholder groups in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will need to deliver efficiencies and cost savings whilst improving supply in a fast-paced category-driven environment.

**This position offers a hybrid work schedule with 2 days on-site and 3 days remote.**

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of category plans market analysis demand management contract management and performance reporting activities for the assigned product category(s).
• Purchasing items according to ERP plans category and stakeholder requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with internal customers and vendors.
• Ensuring that goods arrive on time to specification.
• Interfacing with internal customers and vendors to resolve technical queries promptly and accurately.
• Effectively identifying supply options and negotiating with vendors to reduce cost or add value in other ways.
• Identifying and implementing improvements in processes and sourcing arrangements
• Working with the Finance team to address and resolve invoicing issues on time.

Standards of Performance

• Outstanding problem-solving analytical and negotiation skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems for purchasing preferably Macola.
• Attention to detail and the willingness to raise and resolve issues.
• A strong regard for ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a procurement/supply chain role ideally within a manufacturing construction or other industrial sector.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred.
• A qualification in Procurement and/or Supply Chain would be an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with automated purchasing programs and systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.

What Sets LockNet Apart as an Employer

• Great benefits including options for 100% paid health and vision insurance for employees and competitive costs for families.
• PTO accrual starting day one.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Autonomy and ability to impact.
• Industry leader and trendsetter.
• High growth with vision.
• Adaptive to change.
• Technology-driven.
• An open and transparent culture where everyone has a voice.
• Great people with close relationships.
• Low turnover rate.
• Family-oriented business.

Required Experience:

Junior IC