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:

Essential Job Functions:

• Prior experience using ERP system and running MRP
• Issue Purchase Orders based on MRP requirement
• 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 quality of on-time performance of incoming materials
• Notifies vendors of Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and discrepant materials
• Work with Product Data Management to ensure that all Item Master records necessary for the execution of purchase orders is entered in the system and accurate
• Monitor supplier performance to a continuous improvement plan
• Track and control spending in the assigned commodity group
• Purchases materials for manufacturing and engineering requirements as assigned
• Make decisions and/or recommendations on economic order policies
• Obtains multiple quotes whenever possible or as directed
• Assists in expediting critical orders as required assuring on-time delivery
• Obtains authorization from requestor for any substitution for a specified 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

College Degree or 2 years experience required

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

Work Conditions: M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Light & Wonder Corporation and its affiliates are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain Light & Wonder may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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.