Lower Colorado River Authority Austin , TX 78719
Posted 2 weeks ago
Category Buyer Sr
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FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Supply Chain/Sourcing & Procurement, Hybrid
LCRA is looking for a Senior Category Buyer to join our Supply Chain team! As part of our team you will be responsible for purchasing a wide range of goods and services to support our Telecommunications department. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop an appropriate sourcing approach to meet departmental needs. Our ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have excellent communication and organization skills and able to effectively manage high priority work demands.
You will be trusted to:
Develop, lead and implement sourcing activities to support Telecommunication department
Develop and manage relationships with suppliers that drive performance and improvement
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Support category managers and departmental leadership in the execution of strategic sourcing strategies, warehouse operations, inventory management and overall supply chain objectives
You qualify with:
Five or more years of experience in procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory
management or other relevant experience.
You are a great fit with:
Expertise conducting formal and informal purchases for goods/services
Experience establishing and managing stakeholder relationships
Understanding of materials planning and inventory management
Wireless communications purchasing experience is a plus
You gain:
Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
Life and disability insurance
Wellness program including wellness incentive
Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Lower Colorado River Authority