Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies and projects for all manufacturing and distribution locations. This includes implementing and managing company-wide contracts, RFP management, supply base market research and evaluation, and cost reduction projects.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyzes corporate spend data to identify (and implement) cost savings opportunities for retail, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and offices.
• Provides leadership for plant / facility buyers in the coordination of company-wide contracts, corporate purchasing practices compliance, and ensuring that the company is effectively leveraging its purchasing spend from all locations.
• Leads contract negotiations for all corporate wide agreements for selected materials and services.
• Develops and coordinates implementation plans for companywide agreements. This will include data analysis of company spend by commodities and services, market research for potential suppliers, and managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for identified strategic sourcing Initiatives.
• Manages end to end RFP process for large dollar purchases and corporate contracts.
• Implements effective purchasing processes and controls into other areas of company spend (ex. HR, Travel, Services, MRO).
• Maintains files for all contracts and communicates appropriate information to all plants and other departments as necessary and in a timely manner when changes occur.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
This position is responsible for driving indirect purchasing strategies and projects for retail manufacturing and distribution locations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with 6-8 years of relevant experience including 1-3 years of supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent.
• Dedication to customer service.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
• Up to 25 % travel.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s Degree
• CPM or CPSM
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
CORE ATTRIBUTES:
Communicate Transparently
Lead the Team
Impact and Influence
Deliver Results
Coach and Develop
At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers.
Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home.
The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations.
Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes.
Join our team to impact the world through comfort.
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