Buyer

Prysmian Group; Maine; On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Buyer in Maine to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production. You will manage a portfolio of raw materials, create and track purchase orders, and coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to maintain inventory levels and meet production needs.

The role partners with internal teams across supply chain, receiving, and operations and offers exposure to procurement, planning, and inventory management within a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, supply chain, or related function.
• Experience managing inventory levels, purchase orders, material availability, and supplier relationships.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to navigate, maintain, and manage purchasing and inventory data.
• Experience balancing multiple priorities, lead times, shortages, and expedited orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage 400+ raw material SKUs to ensure adequate inventory levels and uninterrupted material availability for production.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders to support production and inventory requirements.
• Communicate daily with suppliers and third-party logistics providers regarding deliveries, transportation schedules, material shortages, and order status updates.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages, delays, and supply chain risks before they impact operations.
• Expedite materials and reschedule orders as necessary to maintain production continuity.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, receiving teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and material management data using Excel and procurement systems such as Coupa.
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, receiving, operations, and production teams to support business objectives and material flow requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve delivery performance, responsiveness, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Analyze inventory trends, lead times, and supplier performance metrics to support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Job Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support manufacturing operations through effective purchasing, inventory management, supplier coordination, and procurement activities. This role manages a large portfolio of raw materials, works closely with suppliers and logistics partners, and partners with internal stakeholders across supply chain, receiving, logistics, and operations to maintain inventory levels and support production requirements. The Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining material flow, resolving supply challenges, and supporting overall operational success. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to production performance while gaining exposure to procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and supply chain operations within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will initially partner with an experienced buyer before transitioning into independent ownership of assigned material categories.

Job Duties

Manage 400+ raw material SKUs to ensure adequate inventory levels and uninterrupted material availability for production. Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders to support production and inventory requirements. Communicate daily with suppliers and third-party logistics providers regarding deliveries, transportation schedules, material shortages, and order status updates. Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages, delays, and supply chain risks before they impact operations. Expedite materials and reschedule orders as necessary to maintain production continuity. Resolve receiving discrepancies and coordinate issue resolution with suppliers, receiving teams, and internal stakeholders. Conduct monthly cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives. Maintain purchasing, inventory, and material management data using Excel and procurement systems such as Coupa. Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, receiving, operations, and production teams to support business objectives and material flow requirements. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve delivery performance, responsiveness, and overall supply chain effectiveness. Analyze inventory trends, lead times, and supplier performance metrics to support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field. Equivalent experiences may be considered. Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, supply chain, or related function. Experience managing inventory levels, purchase orders, material availability, and supplier relationships. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to navigate, maintain, and manage purchasing and inventory data. Experience balancing multiple priorities, lead times, shortages, and expedited orders in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with inventory control, demand planning, production planning, or materials management. Experience using Coupa or other procurement/ERP systems. Training will be provided. Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and reporting capabilities.

Compensation

• Compensation: The typical base salary range for this role is $62,000.00 to $92,000.00. Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant, experience, education, skills and geographic location.


• Training will be provided.

What Will Make You Successful

Strong sense of urgency and ownership. Ability to proactively identify and resolve inventory and supply chain challenges before they impact production. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced procurement environment Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Passion for supplier management, purchasing excellence, and continuous improvement.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders.

With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes.

All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.