Buyer II - Material Planning & Strategic Purchasing

EnerSys; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions, providing materials and services to industrial, infrastructure and defense sectors. The Buyer II ensures uninterrupted supply of quality materials, manages costs, inventory, and supplier performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, maintaining inventory levels, expediting shortages, and developing supplier relationships to support scheduled production and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field required.
• 2–3 years of Purchasing/Material Planning experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Or minimum 6 years of direct Purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy in demand and item master in ERP.
• Adhere to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate product deliveries using material planning knowledge.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to fill customer orders.
• Identify part shortages and expedite as needed.
• Develop/maintain supplier relationships and monitor open purchase orders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Material planning

MRP/BaaN knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

BaaN ERP

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions, providing materials and services to industrial, infrastructure and defense sectors. The Buyer II ensures uninterrupted supply of quality materials, manages costs, inventory, and supplier performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, maintaining inventory levels, expediting shortages, and developing supplier relationships to support scheduled production and on-time delivery.