Buyer 2
Base Salary Range of $65,000 to $80,000 (DOE)
Please Refer to Req #25-002
For over 100 years, we've manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind-to ensure it performs for life.
At Leupold and Stevens we're American to the Core and passionate about what we do. Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We've built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.
Our benefits package is amazing:
- affordable health and dental insurance
- a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
- a generous tuition reimbursement program
- company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
- profit sharing
- and great product discounts (to name a few)
What You'll Be Doing as a Buyer 2:
The success of Leupold & Stevens depends upon the collaboration with and performance of our supplier partners. Buyers provide a critical connection with our partners who are essential to supporting our day-to-day success. Buyers may be assigned to a diverse range of items from raw materials to finished goods which are produced through various processes. Regardless of the assignment, the goals are to establish and ensure quality, delivery, cost, growth, and continuous improvement expectations are understood and achieved by our suppliers on a consistent basis.
In this role you'll assist our Commodity Managers with procurement of a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. You'll participate in bid evaluation, supplier selection, price negotiation and monitoring of suppliers to ensure their delivery, quality and service meets expectations.
- Partners with Commodity Managers to analyze and evaluate all aspects of supply chain for assigned commodities.
- Participates in bid evaluation, supplier selection, price negotiation and monitoring of commodities to ensure their delivery, quality and service meets expectations.
- Monitors supply and demand of assigned commodities and initiates purchase orders to anticipate and meet supply requirements.
- Executes system generated requisitions while monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of assigned commodities in support of company production
- Uses innovative thinking to solve supply issues. Works with suppliers to achieve Company cost, quality and inventory goals.
- Expedites production materials to meet schedules; maintains Purchase Order data to reflect actual supplier commitments. Creates and executes shipping documents.
- Works cross-functionally to determines most appropriate disposition actions for non-conforming material and warranty items.
- Coordinates with Commodity Manager and suppliers on damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipment, cancellations and implementation of engineering changes.
- Participates in decisions on requisition quantity. Monitors reports, delinquent P.O.'s and outstanding invoice issues reports and assists with resolution.
- Handles majority of fact finding in support of resolving quality and inventory discrepancies.
- Executes expense requisitions, determines appropriate supplier and initiates purchase orders.
- Analyzes supply chain for potential improvements in cost, quality and delivery. Independently collects and analyzes data in support of sourcing decisions.
- Maintains effective working relationships with suppliers and provides superior customer service to internal customers.
- Maintains and interprets ERP's purchasing data in order to provide accurate information to all dependent departments and optimize material planning.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Skills and Experience You'll Need as a Buyer 2:
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field such as business, supply chain management, or a related discipline is required plus a minimum of 2 years purchasing experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proven self-starter with proven purchasing skills and excellent customer service; ability to prioritize activities to complete entire workload.
- Intermediate user of computer business applications required (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Experience working with an integrated Purchasing system (Oracle preferred).
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to use multiple sources to collect data and draw valid conclusions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Work Environment for
a Buyer 2:
Work is performed in a normal office environment with exposure to the manufacturing environment.
Occasional domestic travel required (estimated 10%).
For details on positions and to apply, go to:
www.leupold.com/careers
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential. The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members 'A Square Deal'; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.
* With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.
* We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.'s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.
Leupold & Stevens
dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
Jan 19, 2025