Associate Buyer

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:

P urpose and

Impact:

This role supports the operational and production goals of the company by ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality procurement for our manufacturing needs while developing core procurement capabilities and supporting consistent execution across categories.

Key Stakeholder Interaction:

Collaborates with production, warehouse, quality assurance, operations and finance teams to forecast needs and resolve procurement-related issues

KPIs:

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

Duties/Responsibilities:

Support procurement activities of raw materials and operational goods/services for manufacturing, DC and retail operations Assist in supplier communications to confirm orders, track deliveries and resolve routine issues Partner with buyers and leadership to support pricing, terms and supplier coordination efforts Support vendor relationship management activities including communication, follow-up and issue resolution Assist in evaluating vendor performance through data collection, reporting and analysis Process purchase orders, maintain records, and track order status to ensure accurate and on time deliveries Resolve issues related to order discrepancies, delays, or quality concerns Support inventory management efforts through cross-functional partnership and data collection Uphold Lucchese Bootmaker s core values and policies Complete other duties as assigned by your leader

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Analytical mindset with the ability to organize, interpret, and work with data Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and follow through on multiple priorities Ability to learn new systems, processes, and concepts quickly Proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to identify issues and escalate as needed Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel Interest in supply chain, procurement, or operations, with a willingness to learn and develop in the field 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, operations or related field Experience supporting or collaborating within cross-functional teams CPIM (Certified Purchasing Inventory Management) or CSP (Certified Supply Chain Management) Certified desired but not a requirement

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Standing and walking production floor for long periods of time Must be able to lift up-to 30 pounds at times Must be able to hear, and listen, to effectively communicate Travel required up to 20% of the time