Equipment & Purchasing Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Purpose: To purchase equipment more efficiently and effectively at LDG. The position will
support the efforts of the project managers and the technical project manager.

Responsibilities:
1. Constantly review and improve LDG equipment purchasing processes and procedures in
order to continuously increase efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Price equipment lists for project budgeting by Project Managers.
3. Review equipment lists with critical eye:
a. include necessary accessories
b. The amounts of different types of equipment relate to one another in proper
proportion.
4. Make equipment purchases once approved by client.
a. Track shipping and confirm deliveries
b. Handle any problems, issues, returns.
5. Manage and develop relationships with vendors and manufacturers.
6. Proactively negotiate and manage pricing.
a. Keep pricing, lists and company discounts up to date.
b. Negotiate credit terms with vendors
7. Oversee LDG-owned equipment.
8. Proactively communicate with production department (PMs) and accounting
department to ensure that projects run and close out smoothly.

Reports to: Vice President of Production

Requirements:
• 3-5 years of experience purchasing in the entertainment industry and 2-4 years hands
on experience with broadcast lighting equipment.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks and database
software.
• Strong work ethic; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong team player.

Send resume/cover letter with salary requirements to attention of Andrew Lipson. Please include ''Equipment & Purchasing Manager'' in subject line.