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The company manufactures advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions across strategic vertical markets. The company’s American-made products, which include non-residential indoor and outdoor lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, refrigerated and custom displays, help create value for customer brands and enhance the consumer experience. LSI also provides comprehensive project management services in support of large-scale product rollouts. The company employs approximately 3,000 people at 23 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com.\nWe are looking for a Buyer to support our JSI team out of our Bangor, ME Location.\nJSI Store Fixtures, an LSI Industries company, is trusted by North America’s leading grocery and retail brands to create innovative and eye-catching display fixtures and millwork. For more than 30 years, JSI has been designing and manufacturing its display fixtures across its four North American locations.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Buyer is responsible for sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and supporting procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods for our manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with operations, accounting, and suppliers in a multi-plant environment. The ideal candidate has procurement experience in manufacturing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting while also working independently\nEssential Job Functions:\nProcess and issue purchase orders, change orders, and related documentation.\nPrepare and distribute RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to suppliers; evaluate and coordinate responses.\nNegotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to optimize costs and quality.\nSupport invoice reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and payment processes with Accounting.\nCoordinate product deliveries to EMI locations and resolve any shipping, customs, or logistics issues.\nMaintain accurate records and data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for purchasing and inventory.\nMonitor supplier performance, resolve order issues, and facilitate communication between departments and vendors.\nAssist with inventory data collection, reconciliation, and material planning.\nPrepare weekly and monthly procurement reports, including spend analysis and market research.\nConduct price checks, market research, and supplier evaluations to support sourcing decisions.\nPerform other duties as required to support business needs.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nKnowledge of production planning, procurement processes, and purchase order management in a manufacturing environment.\nProcurement or buying experience, preferably in a multi-plant or manufacturing setting.\nStrong analytical skills, including the ability to calculate and interpret data such as percent differences, ratios, averages, weighted averages, and basic statistical measures.\nProven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nSelf-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.\nProficiency in ERP systems for purchasing functions (training provided if needed).\nAdvanced computer skills, including Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts/graphs), Word, PowerPoint, and internet research.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills to negotiate, persuade, and influence stakeholders.\nEducation and/or Experience:\nDegree or equivalent training in a relevant field preferred.\nMinimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations preferred.\nExperience in the retail fixtures, millwork, food service equipment, convenience store, or manufacturing industries is considered an asset.\nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. 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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. \nMinimal travel may be required for training, inter-site support, or customer-related visits as needed.\nWork Environment:\nThe primary working conditions are those of a manufacturing and warehouse environment. \nThe employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, particles from wood and metal fabrication, varying temperatures, and noise levels typical of production and shipping facilities. \nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. \nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, and hard hats is required in designated areas\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nPaid time off\nEEOC:\nLSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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