Sr. Buyer / Category Leader

Libbey is hiring a Sr.

Buyer / Category Leader to join our manufacturing purchasing team.

This position is based at Libbey’s Toledo Manufacturing Facility, which operates 24/7.

Employees are required to work onsite and be flexible to serve the business, as needs arise.

The Sr.

Buyer / Category Leader prepares, evaluates and negotiates bid packages for the categories of responsibility assigned.

These categories will include packaging, corporate services and MRO.

Day-to-day the Sr.

Buyer / Category Leader will manage key supplier relationships, review incoming complex agreements, negotiate changes and execute amendments to agreements.

This person will also manage the RFP process, prepare bid proposal requests and review proposals with end users for review and consensus approval.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Manage key supplier and internal customer relationships


* Identify and define Libbey facility internal requirements for materials or services for packaging, corporate services & MRO categories


* Prioritize projects and actions needed to execute cost savings and value sourcing, which will ensure that Libbey facility departments receive required needs


* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sourcing strategies align with the  company’s overall business goals and needs


* Engage in upfront involvement of projects, renewal of existing agreements, or new opportunities to help in the commercial portion of any contract


* Establish and execute cost control and cost reduction initiatives


* Optimize and validate supply base through the leveraging and consolidation of spends


* Implement sourcing strategies to consolidate spend across domestic plants where applicable


* Understand and comply with established Libbey Purchasing Procedures


* Assist in establishing and attaining departmental goals and metrics and effectively communicate to the department staff and other affected departments


* Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future, and winning as one)


* Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor’s degree required


* 5+ years of purchasing experience


* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


* Proven ability to work effectively independently, and with a team, to accomplish goals and objectives


* Proficiency with PC’s and Microsoft Office required


* Proven negotiation skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT


* Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers to operate office tools


* Frequent speaking/listening in face-to-face and/or phone conversations


* Occasional standing/walking in glass production environment


* Occasional reaching above shoulders, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching


* Occasional lifting and/or moving up to ...