Buyer

Fluence BESS India Private Limited; Santiago; On-site; CLP 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence is seeking a Buyer, Direct Procurement to manage direct materials purchasing, SAP purchase orders, and supplier coordination to ensure on-time material availability and cost control across global operations.

You will collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Logistics, drive procurement process improvements, and support dashboards and KPI reporting to optimize inventory and spending.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, commerce, engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
• Strong experience in direct materials procurement.
• Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders and procurement workflows in SAP.
• Experience coordinating with global suppliers and supporting international procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct materials, ensuring timely purchasing and uninterrupted supply.
• Create, modify and maintain purchase orders in SAP, monitoring transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage vendor invoice management workflows, coordinating with Finance, suppliers and internal stakeholders to reconcile invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation and performance tracking.
• Manage escalations involving delivery delays, material shortages and quality concerns.
• Coordinate with Logistics, freight partners, warehouses and Planning to track inbound shipments and resolve material movement issues.
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare procurement dashboards, KPI reports and operational summaries to support inventory optimization and cost control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes, support automation and ensure compliance with organizational standards and policies.

Skills

Direct materials procurement

SAP PO management

Vendor invoice management

Global supplier coordination

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com .

Job Description:

Role Overview

As a Buyer, Direct Procurement at Fluence, you will manage direct materials purchasing to support timely material availability and reliable business operations. You will oversee purchase orders in SAP, coordinate with global suppliers, manage invoice workflows and resolve procurement issues. You will work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Logistics to meet delivery requirements, support cost control and improve procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for direct materials, ensuring timely purchasing and uninterrupted supply
• Create, modify and maintain purchase orders in SAP, monitoring transactions and proactively resolving discrepancies
• Manage vendor invoice management workflows, coordinating with Finance, suppliers and internal stakeholders to reconcile invoices and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers across multiple geographies and time zones
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance documentation and performance tracking
• Manage escalations involving delivery delays, material shortages and quality concerns
• Coordinate with Logistics, freight partners, warehouses and Planning to track inbound shipments and resolve material movement issues
• Analyze procurement and supply chain data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Prepare procurement dashboards, key performance indicator reports and operational summaries to support inventory optimization and cost control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes, support automation and ensure compliance with organizational standards and policies

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain operations
• Strong experience in direct materials procurement
• Hands-on experience creating and managing purchase orders and procurement workflows in SAP
• Experience with vendor invoice management
• Experience coordinating with global suppliers and supporting international procurement operations
• Knowledge of logistics operations and supply chain coordination
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including collaboration with global and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve urgent issues in high-pressure operational environments
• Self-driven, collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Additional Skills

• Experience with additional enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools
• Knowledge of supply planning and inventory management concepts
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills
• Relevant procurement or supply chain certifications

Our Culture

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

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