Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Procurement category management Stakeholder engagement Microsoft Excel Inventory management ERP systems Data analysis skills Data reporting Purchase order management Mid-level Certified Supply Chain Professional Key Performance Indicators Demand forecasting Bachelor's degree Supply chain management Vendor relationship management Vendor negotiation CPIM Productivity software Data collection Cross-functional collaboration Demand planning Communication skills Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Job Title:

Associate Buyer•

Procurement Operations Department Name:

Procurement Effective Date:

3/17/2026 Reports to (title): Associate Director, Sourcing & Procurement # of

Direct Reports:

0 #

Indirect Reports:

0

Individual Contributor:

Yes Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time #

Hours Per Week:

40+

Average Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday 8:00 AM•5:00

PM Location:

El Paso, TX (onsite)

Job Summary:

Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting the timely procurement of the highest quality raw materials and operational goods/services required for the manufacture, distribution and sale of Lucchese product. This role is designed to build foundational procurement and category management capabilities through hands-on execution, cross-functional exposure and progressive responsibility within the Sourcing & Procurement organization.

Scope of job:

Purpose and Impact:

This role supports the operational and production goals of the company by ensuring cost-effective,timely, and high-quality procurement forourmanufacturingneedswhile developingcore procurement capabilities and supporting consistent execution across categories.

Key Stakeholder Interaction:

Collaborates with production, warehouse,quality assurance,operationsand finance teams to forecast needs and resolveprocurement-related issues

KPIs:

Procurement execution accuracy, ERP data integrity, order cycle time, reduction in discrepancies, support of supplier on-time delivery/quality performanceand others as assigned

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support procurement activities of raw materials and operational goods/services for manufacturing,DCand retail operations Assistin supplier communications to confirm orders, trackdeliveriesand resolve routine issues Partner withbuyers and leadership to support pricing,termsand supplier coordination efforts Support vendor relationship management activitiesincluding communication,follow-upand issue resolution Assistin evaluating vendor performance through data collection,reportingand analysis Process purchase orders,maintainrecords, and track order statusto ensureaccurateand on time deliveries Resolve issues related to order discrepancies, delays, or quality concerns Support inventory management effortsthroughcross-functional partnership and data collection Uphold Lucchese Bootmaker's core values and policies Complete other duties as assigned by your leader

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent communication and collaboration Strong negotiation and vendor management High attention to detail andability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization and efficiency Ability to troubleshoot issues and providetimelyresolutions, especially for urgent needs that couldimpactproductionor retail operations Proficiencyin inventory and procurement systems (e.g., ERP software) Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Preferred Education, Experience, and/or

Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant to the experience Early career experience or internship exposure in supply chain, procurement,operationsor related field Experienesupporting or collaborating within cross-functional teams CPIM(Certified Purchasing Inventory Management) or CSP (Certified Supply Chain Management) Certifieddesiredbut not a requirement

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periodsofsitting at a desk and working on a computer Standing andwalkingproduction floor forlong periodsof time Must be able toliftup-to30pounds at times Mustbe able to hear, and listen,to effectively communicate Travel required up to20% ofthe time