Lutron Electronics Co., Inc
Tactical Buyer
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Overview
Lutron Orluna is seeking a Tactical Buyer to join our Procurement team at our warehousing facility in Dunstable.
As a Tactical Buyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of materials that support our operations. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and help drive continuous improvement in our supply chain processes.
Responsibilities
- Execute and manage purchase orders, handling exceptions, supplier delays, deferrals, and expedite requests to ensure continuity of supply.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through proactive communication, order tracking, and issue resolution.
- Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules to ensure on-time material availability and operational efficiency.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels by identifying potential shortages and implementing corrective procurement actions.
- Support administrative procurement activities, including Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, product coding, and data maintenance.
- Produce, maintain, and analyze procurement reports, trackers, and key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with production, planning, and customer service teams to align material supply with business demand requirements.
- Lead procurement activities for large-scale projects, ensuring materials are sourced and delivered within agreed timelines.
- Resolve supplier and supply chain issues promptly, expediting deliveries where necessary to minimize operational disruption.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, supplier performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.
- 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain operations, planning, procurement, or logistics activities.
- Proven ability to manage purchase orders, supplier communications, inventory tracking, and operational coordination to ensure uninterrupted supply and service levels.
- Demonstrated attention to detail through accurate order processing, data management, reporting, and compliance with operational procedures.
- Collaborative team player with a track record of building effective working relationships and contributing to team objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
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About Us
Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.
Equal Opportunity
Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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