Buyer II

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.

Beginning over a century ago Lennox International has built a strong heritage of Innovation and Responsibility. Our position as an innovation leader continually inspires us to promote more efficient energy use and a healthier environment through our product operations. Our engaged and diverse workforce is committed to providing climate control solutions that provide the most value and comfort for our customers.

We are proud to have instilled a shared sense of responsibility and commitment among our approximately 10000 employees located throughout North America South America Europe and Asia.

Undergeneralsupervision Buyer IIis responsible forindependently selecting and negotiating with approved vendors placing purchase orders and ensuringthetimelydelivery of materials and services in support of business operations. This role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills as well as knowledge of lean manufacturing practices supplier development and quality standards. The Buyer II works with cross-functional teams suppliers and the accounting department to resolve issues and support production schedules.

• Evaluate bids select and recommend suppliers and negotiate price quality delivery and service terms

• Review significant or complex bids with supervisor beforefinalizingawards

• Expedite orders with suppliers to meet production schedules and resolve delays

• Negotiate and settle disputes with suppliers on damage claims rejections returns over-shipments cancellations and engineering changes

• Conduct supplier site visits and assess performance production capability and delivery reliability

• Compile and analyze statistical data to support purchasing strategies and supplier negotiations

• Collaborate with Accounting to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies

• Support lean purchasing initiatives including Kanban systems and supplier development programs

• Bachelors degreeoran equivalent combination of education and experience

• At least 1 year of related purchasing experience
• MRP experience required
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge ofpurchasingpractices for lean manufacturing Kanban and supplier development
• Some knowledge of raw materials production processes and quality control
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• MS Access experience a plus

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $65000 - $85000annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Companys applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical dental and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire and subject to applicable eligibility requirements new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off 2 paid well-being days 1 paid volunteer day 12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

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