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Libbey · 2 days ago

Sr. Buyer / Category Leader

940 Ash St, Toledo, OH 43611, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Libbey is a leading manufacturer of glass and tabletop products, and they are seeking a Sr. Buyer / Category Leader to join their purchasing team. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating agreements, and implementing sourcing strategies to meet the needs of the facility.

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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

Qualification

Purchasing experienceNegotiation skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

Company

Libbey

Libbey Inc. is an Glass and glass product manufacturing company

Founded in 1818

Toledo, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.libbey.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Michael Bauer

CEO & Board Member

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