Procurement Analyst

Requisition ID: 693901
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Luxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

Supporting over 4,500 retail stores in North America, a career in our retail headquarters allows us to stay in touch with the end customer and use their ever-changing behaviors and preferences to shape our offerings of the best eyewear and services.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sr Buyer, Purchasing is responsible for transactional Procurement support in the assigned commodity area. Provides transactional Procurement support for purchases and planned spending across EssilorLuxottica North America. Ensures attainment of objectives in quality, delivery, service and cost for products and services through the execution of commodity/category strategies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for an assigned category or commodity requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts
• Lead purchasing projects and assignments within major spend areas
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and corrective action initiatives.
• Lead and / or participate in cross-functional teams related to assigned commodities.
• Lead projects related to improvement of department processes and / or systems.
• Generates cost savings and/or sourcing process improvements
• Monitor and track quarterly goals and objectives
• Obtains high-quality low-cost services through competitive bidding and negotiations
• Communicates with internal stakeholders written recommendations
• Manages Requests for Proposals (RFP) Requests for Information (RFI) or Quote (RFQ)
• Generates recommendations based on Total Cost of Ownership comparisons
• Create strategies for new and alternate suppliers as required by projects and commodities.
• Ensure timely acquisitions of product or service requirements from known sources of supply
• Monitors and reports on activities associated within assigned commodity/category
• Obtain and analyze quotes to determine best value, then recommends national/global sourcing solutions based on data and facts collected
• Analyze least total cost analysis techniques and other standard purchasing tools in supplier selection
• Collaborate with internal clients and/or end users to develop product/service requirements and performance factors
• Identify opportunities for national/global leverage of volumes and purchasing power, as needed
• Negotiate and manage suppliers, Legal and internal management to develop agreements in accordance with Luxottica’s contract review and signature authority policy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years relevant business experience
• 3+ years experience in Buying
• Standard purchasing practice and procedures
• Contractual relationships
• Business principles
• Cross Functional Team Leadership
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking
• Effective communication written and oral
• Negotiation
• Analytical – ability to perform complex financial and data analysis (P&L & KPI's)
• Commodity Planning/Project Management
• Sourcing/Competitive Bidding
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.