Senior Buyer

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Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ : LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to support our ADL team out of our Columbus, OH Location.

LSI ADL Technology is an Electronics Manufacturing Services company producing Circuit Board Assemblies, Box Build and Cable Assemblies in the Industrial OEM and Lighting markets. Our production work ranges from running Surface Mount Technology Lines, Wave Solder Machines, Potting Machines and Wire Processing equipment in addition to Soldering, Manual Assembly, Conformal Coating & Testing of products.

SUMMARY :

This on-site position would be responsible for making purchases to support production at our Columbus, OH location. This position would primarily oversee managing connectors, resistors, capacitors, hardware, wire / cable requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Analyzes material requirement planning (MRP) reports and independently makes decisions on procuring materials that are on time, under budget, and to customer specification.
• Serves as category expert and is encouraged to make recommendations for re-design to drive cost savings, to build more sustainable sourcing opportunities, and to make supply chain optimizations leading to better overall customer satisfaction.
• Develops and executes supplier managed inventory programs to increase inventory turns.
• Builds strategic supplier relationships fostering collaboration and open dialogue to improve total cost of ownership and on-time delivery metrics.
• Collects and analyzes data to make fact-based decisions that best serve the organization.
• Follows up with suppliers as needed to address any late purchase orders and notifies leadership of potential delivery impacts. Ability to think outside of the box and offer solutions to mitigate delivery risks.
• Processes exceptions and open purchase order reports to identify production gaps and serves as order expeditor with suppliers to address necessary schedule changes or to fix any order discrepancies.
• Assists in resolving any receiving or invoicing issues.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to make process improvements throughout the business.
• Limited travel as required to visit new and existing suppliers.
• Experience with a global supply base and good understanding of logistic incoterms / requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC :

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.