Buyer

Prysmian; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Buyer to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production. You will manage a large portfolio of raw materials, coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners, and support inventory controls across supply chain and operations.

You will create and manage purchase orders, monitor cycle counts, identify shortages, and expedite orders as needed. Proficiency in Excel and Coupa, plus collaboration with cross‑functional teams, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Experience managing inventory, POs, supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage 400+ raw material SKUs to ensure inventory levels.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders for production needs.
• Communicate with suppliers and 3PLs regarding deliveries and status.
• Monitor inventory and identify shortages and risks.
• Expedite materials and reschedule orders to maintain production.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
• Conduct monthly cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Maintain data using Excel and Coupa; collaborate across teams.
• Build strong supplier relationships to improve delivery performance.
• Analyze inventory trends, lead times and supplier metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Coupa

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 Buyeris responsible forensuring 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 andlogisticspartners, and partners with internal stakeholders across supply chain, receiving,logistics, and operations tomaintaininventory levels and support production requirements. The Buyer will play a critical role inmaintainingmaterial flow, resolving supply challenges, and supporting overall operational success.

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-partylogisticsprovidersregardingdeliveries, transportation schedules, material shortages, and order status updates.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactivelyidentifypotential shortages, delays, and supply chain risks before theyimpactoperations.
• 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 businessobjectivesand material flow requirements.
• Build andmaintainstrong 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’sorBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, orrelatedfield. Equivalentexperiencesmay be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, supply chain, orrelatedfunction.
• Experience managing inventory levels, purchase orders, material availability, and supplier relationships.
• Strongproficiencywith Microsoft Excel, including the ability to navigate,maintain, and managepurchasingand inventory data.
• Experience balancing multiple priorities, lead times, shortages, and expedited orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicationskills with the ability to effectively interact with suppliers,logisticsproviders, 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:

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

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong senseof 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,purchasingexcellence, 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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