Job Description
Overview
: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries
We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers
Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters
This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is
We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members
Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
Fair and competitive
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
Holiday, personal and vacation days
Summary/Objective: The Purchasing Agent/Buyer obtains
by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders; verifies receipt of items; authorizes payment
Required Education and Experience Must be a team player and be able to work alone in a fast-paced environment
Ability to analyze and support inventory, so we can optimize inventory turns and reduce costs
Display Lippert’s Core Values: Positive Attitude, Team Play with Trust, Passionate about Winning, Honesty-Integrity-Candor, Caring about People
Understanding of ERP systems (D365 preferred)
Strong Microsoft Office Skills – specifically Word and Excel
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, learn quickly, and take ownership of assigned projects
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery
Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Competencies: Technical Capacity
Financial Management
Communication Proficiency
Time Management
Decision Making
Pay Range Hourly Wage: $23 - $26 Freedman by Lippert determines pay based on several factors, including but not limited to the position being offered, education, skills, work experience, and other factors permitted by law
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range
Freedman by Lippert offers Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with employer match, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off and Sick Time
For a more comprehensive list please see Human Resources
Freedman by Lippert is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status
Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring
Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required
This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool, as necessary
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time
position, and hours/days of work are decided by production schedules and your reporting manager
Travel: Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
that are required of the Team Member for this job
Duties,
, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law
This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment,
, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to
, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters
All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member
Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members
Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership
Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
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