• Job Description

  Req#: 4965
  About Leviton
  
  
  At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
  
  About the role
  
  
  
  This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating more complicated or larger scale materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Responsible order placements from follow-up to completion including arranging delivery. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Identify and recommend suppliers/vendors by investigating potential suppliers; researching parts, equipment, and materials availability
  • Follow the vendor selection review and qualification process
  • Prepare request for quotation, analyze supplier response, negotiate pricing/contracts and confirm purchase within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
  • Negotiate proposals, purchase agreements and contracts
  • Place orders and follow up with vendor to ensure prompt and correct delivery
  • Contact vendors with discrepancies with quantity and quality
  • Works collaboratively with various departments to ensure that the best product, service or materials is purchased at the best price
  • Resolves problems and issues with purchased items
  • Monitors shipment tracking and tracing
  • Completes required reports including the VCAP vendor Corrective Action Requests
  • Responsible for training and mentoring junior staff
  • May also have supervisory responsibilities
  • Additional duties as assigned
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Education & Experience
  • Must have Bachelor's degree in business or related field
  • Minimum 6 years’ related experience and / or training in purchasing OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  Skills & Abilities
  • Must possess MS Excel/ Word knowledge
  • Oracle knowledge preferred
  • Intuitive ERP System Knowledge preferred
  • Ability to manage high complexity projects within department
  • Ability to manage, recommend and implement at sustaining level supplier agreements for mid to high level risk suppliers
  • Must be an organized self-starter with good reasoning skills
  Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
  
  What We Offer
  
  
  
  Comprehensive benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
  • 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Volunteer time off
  For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
  Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
  
  
  
  
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  Pay Range
  
  
  $55,208 - $73,611

• About the company

  Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.

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