Buyer

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is two-fold: 1) to assist with any tasks associated with procuring raw materials, components, and subassemblies as required to support and maintain manufacturing schedules. Identifies manufacturing needs and suppliers and arranges deliveries of materials 2) Manage the RMA/RTV process between internal departments and suppliers.

Essential Job Functions:

* Analyze demand requirements to determine most economical delivery

* Maintain Purchase Order data integrity and ensure promise date integrity

* Obtain supplier delivery commitments, and expedite if commitments don't meet required dates

* Ensure PO pricing reflects the best possible price, re-quoting if necessary

* Resolve supplier issues regarding pricing, delivery, receiving, and quality issues

* Maintain Oracle Purchasing attributes

* Reviews bills of materials and blueprints for accuracy and integrity

* Monitors on-time performance of incoming materials

* Monitor supplier performance to a continuous improvement plan

* Purchases materials for manufacturing and engineering requirements as assigned

* Make decisions and/or recommendations on economic order policies * part

* Performs other duties as needed upon request by immediate supervisor RMA

* Support cost estimate and quotation process and purchase order process for external RMA vendor return process

* Initiates, sponsors, and implements change to RMA process where needed

* Monitors day-to-day supplier compliance to return of product at correct re-work cost

Required Experience:

High School Graduation or GED certification

Preferred Experience:

* Ability to work closely with other departments and suppliers.

* Strong problem-solving skills.

* Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders in a professional and effective way * Excellent communication skills.

* Detail oriented and well organized.

* Strong computer skills specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.

* Ability to manage multiple projects.

* Basic blueprint and BOM reading abilities

* Understanding of Inventory Management and Supply Chain

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Experience with Oracle ERP system.

* Understanding of JIT inventory.

* Knowledge of and familiarity with contract management and business/contract law

* Understanding of material planning concepts required

Physical Requirements:

Hybrid 3 days/week in office environment

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.