Buyer/Planner

Winnebago Industries; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Short‑ and long‑term disability

401(k) with 4% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lithionics Battery is seeking an experienced Buyer to own purchase orders and supplier commitments, ensuring material availability to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation. You will collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production, and Demand Planning to resolve issues before they impact production.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in purchasing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong ERP/MRP experience. APICS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and how they support purchasing and manufacturing.
• Understanding of purchasing practices, inventory requirements, supplier management, and commodity markets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience building productive relationships with both suppliers and internal business partners.
• A proactive, self‑directed approach, with the conviction to make informed decisions, the accountability to elevate risks early, and the ownership to drive work through completion.
• APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own purchase orders and supplier commitments from release through delivery to support production requirements.
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and take action to maintain appropriate material availability and inventory levels.
• Communicate forecasts, purchase orders, delivery expectations, and changing requirements to suppliers.
• Expedite critical materials and proactively resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Build strong relationships with assigned suppliers and monitor performance, pricing, quality, delivery, and overall value.
• Support supplier negotiations involving pricing, terms, materials, and services.
• Identify and help develop qualified suppliers for assigned commodities.
• Coordinate purchasing activities related to engineering changes, new materials, and changing production requirements.
• Resolve invoice, receiving, pricing, and material discrepancies.
• Respond quickly when production priorities or customer requirements change.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, Receiving, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, and Demand Planning.

Skills

Purchasing

ERP/MRP knowledge

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making/ownership

APICS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Job description

Are you a Buyer who enjoys being close to the action, solving supply challenges, working directly with suppliers, and making sure production has what it needs when it needs it? Lithionics Battery is looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who is ready to take ownership of assigned suppliers and materials, strengthen supplier performance, and play an important role in supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation. In this role, you won't simply place purchase orders. You'll work across Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Receiving, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, and Demand Planning to keep materials flowing and resolve issues before they impact the business.

What You’ll Do

• Own purchase orders and supplier commitments from release through delivery to support production requirements.
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and take action to maintain appropriate material availability and inventory levels.
• Communicate forecasts, purchase orders, delivery expectations, and changing requirements to suppliers.
• Expedite critical materials and proactively resolve supply or delivery issues.
• Build strong relationships with assigned suppliers and monitor performance, pricing, quality, delivery, and overall value.
• Support supplier negotiations involving pricing, terms, materials, and services.
• Identify and help develop qualified suppliers for assigned commodities.
• Coordinate purchasing activities related to engineering changes, new materials, and changing production requirements.
• Resolve invoice, receiving, pricing, and material discrepancies.
• Respond quickly when production priorities or customer requirements change.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Transportation, Receiving, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, and Demand Planning.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who approaches purchasing decisions with conviction, accountability, and ownership—using sound judgment, acting with urgency, and taking responsibility for results from initial requirement through supplier delivery.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• 3 to 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and how they support purchasing and manufacturing.
• Understanding of purchasing practices, inventory requirements, supplier management, and commodity markets.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience building productive relationships with both suppliers and internal business partners.
• A proactive, self‑directed approach, with the conviction to make informed decisions, the accountability to elevate risks early, and the ownership to drive work through completion.
• APICS certification is a plus.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You…

• Demonstrate accountability by following through on supplier commitments, communicating risks early, and closing open issues before they affect material availability.
• Show ownership by diagnosing material shortages, coordinating corrective action, and staying engaged until the issue is resolved and recurrence risks are addressed.
• Act with conviction by making timely, well‑reasoned trade‑offs among inventory, cost, delivery, and production requirements, and by clearly explaining the basis for those decisions.
• Build alignment with suppliers and internal teams, while taking responsibility for decisions, commitments, escalations, and follow‑through.
• Maintain accuracy in orders, pricing, dates, and records, and understand how each purchasing decision affects production, inventory, suppliers, and customer commitments.
• Take initiative on strategic projects that improve supplier performance, purchasing processes, material availability, or business results, and remain accountable for progress and outcomes.
• Want to continue building your career in purchasing and supply chain.

Why Lithionics Battery?

At Lithionics, purchasing is an important part of keeping our manufacturing operation moving. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with multiple areas of the business, develop supplier relationships, solve meaningful supply‑chain challenges, and continue expanding your expertise as a purchasing professional.

About Lithionics

About Lithionics | Lithium Battery Solutions At Lithionics, we’re redefining what safe, reliable energy looks like. For more than a decade, we’ve engineered premium LiFePO₄ battery systems built for safety, durability, and long‑term performance. From RVs and marine vessels to workboats, amusement park rides, commercial vehicles, and renewable energy systems, our batteries deliver dependable power where reliability matters most. Founded in 2008, Lithionics set out to raise the standard for lithium battery technology through uncompromising safety, intelligent engineering, and real‑world performance. We quickly became the first American company to meet the rigorous UN DOT 38.3 transportation safety standards, establishing an early reputation for building lithium battery systems customers could trust. Since then, we’ve continued to advance the industry with innovations like the NeverDie® Battery Management System (BMS), Plug & Play integration, high‑capacity battery platforms, and modular energy solutions designed for demanding RV, marine, commercial, and specialty applications. In 2023, Lithionics joined Winnebago Industries, strengthening our engineering capabilities and expanding our ability to deliver premium lithium battery systems at scale. Today, we continue to partner with OEMs, dealers, and end users to build safer, smarter, and more reliable energy solutions for the future.

• We offer competitive pay and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• The company pays for short‑and long‑term disability and we have a suite of voluntary benefits.
• The 401(k) plan matches 4% of salary and we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employees receive paid time off and paid holidays each year.
• We also have tuition reimbursement for those wanting to further their education.