Sr. Buyer / Category Leader

Libbey•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Libbey, we are MAKERS. No matter what you do at Libbey, you contribute to the making of the finest glass and tabletop products in the world. At Libbey, your valuable impact makes a difference and together we live our legacy while shaping our future to win as one! LIBBEY: For Makers, By Makers. Since 1818! 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.

Requirements

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

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