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RxO - Assistant Buyer (1st Shift)

Brand:  Essilor and Subsidiaries
Location: 

Youngstown, OH, US, 44505

Requisition ID: 954081 
Store #: E02075 Lab Ops - Ops Management Yooh2 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

 

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Buyer provides transactional procurement support in the assigned commodity area. Provides transactional procurement support for purchases and planned spending across Luxottica North America. Partners with Buyers to support the attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service and cost for products and services through the execution of commodity/category strategies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for an assigned category or commodity requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts.
  • Generates cost savings and/or sourcing process improvements.
  • Participates in obtaining high quality low cost services through competitive bidding and negotiations.
  • Creates written recommendations to internal clients.
  • Partners with Buyer to support the process of Requests for Proposals (RFP) Requests for Information (RFI) or Quote (RFQ).
  • Participates in generating recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons.
  • Participate in sourcing new and alternate suppliers as required by projects and commodities.
  • Ensures timely acquisitions of product or service requirements from known sources of supply.
  • Monitors and reports on activities associated within assigned commodity/category.
  • Utilize least total cost analysis techniques and other standard purchasing tools in supplier selection.
  • Collaborates with internal clients and/or end users to develop product/service requirements and performance factors.
  • Identifies opportunities for national/global leverage of volumes and purchasing power, as needed.
  • Coordinates/negotiates with suppliers, Legal and internal management to develop agreements in accordance with Luxottica’s contract review and signature authority policy.
  • Documents savings per department Cost Savings Report.
  • Participates in supplier performance evaluations and corrective action initiatives.
  • Participates in cross-functional teams related to assigned commodities.
  • Participates in projects related to improvement of department processes and/or systems.
  • Audit vendor invoices for accuracy and monitor and report internal contract compliance
  • Monitors and tracks quarterly goals and objectives.
  • Responds to caller/email inquiries quickly, completely, and professionally.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years relevant business experience
  • Knowledge of:
    • Standard purchasing practice and procedures
    • Contractual relationships
    • Business principles
    • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Effective communication written and oral
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
  • Strong problem solving and creative thinking

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Negotiation skills
  • Analytical – ability to perform complex financial and data analysis (P&L & KPI's)
  • Commodity Planning/Project Management
  • Sourcing/Competitive Bidding

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

 

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.


Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Youngstown
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Procurement, Ophthalmic, Social Media, Supply, Operations, Healthcare, Marketing

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