Liquid Cooling Buyer Outsourced

Tate; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k

Disability insurance

Theft insurance

Job summary

Tate Americas in Columbia, MD is seeking a Buyer to secure LC materials for Tate’s offerings. You will manage material procurement, forecast demand, and coordinate with production to meet schedule.

The role requires 2–4 years in procurement, a bachelor’s in a related field, and strong cost-analysis skills. You’ll collaborate across engineering, commercial, and supply teams, travel occasionally, and contribute to compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• 2–4 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost drivers.
• Experience with material management, inventory control, and MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) and related systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of material availability via timely procurement of materials and services.
• Participate in forecasting and planning to support production requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to align with production schedules and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and initiate corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze material costs, market fluctuations, and cost drivers to secure competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and commercial teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier negotiation

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Business administration

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: Liquid Cooling Product Director

Site: Columbia, MD (Hybrid)

About Tate Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

About The Role The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the continuous and cost-effective flow of LC materials required to support Tate’s LC offerings. The role manages sourcing, supplier relationships, and cross-functional coordination to meet customer demand and production requirements. The Buyer drives supply chain efficiency, cost optimization, and material availability to support operational performance.

What You’ll Do
Material Procurement

• Maintain ownership of material availability by ensuring timely procurement of materials and services.
• Participate in forecasting and planning activities to support production requirements.
• Understand material applications, usage, and constructability of finished products.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to align with production schedules and customer demand.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Monitor inventory accuracy and initiate corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze material costs, market fluctuations, and cost drivers to secure competitive pricing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier diversification strategies.
• Ensure accuracy of purchasing transactions in accordance with company procedures.
• Recommend alternative uses or actions to reduce material obsolescence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage supplier relationships, resolve issues, and monitor vendor performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and commercial teams to meet requirements.
• Resolve material shortages and supplier-related issues impacting operations.
• Maintain awareness of how work impacts product quality, safety, and compliance.

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost drivers.
• Experience with material management, inventory control, and MRP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and technical drawings preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) and related systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or facilities as required.

Competencies

• Communication Effectiveness — Competent: Effectively communicates across different teams and departmental contexts.
• Planning & Organizing — Competent: Plans and organizes moderately complex activities across a broader timeframe, considering multiple factors and coordinating with others.
• Compliance — Competent: Effectively manages compliance requirements within their area of responsibility, demonstrates thorough understanding of regulations, and actively promotes compliant behavior.
• Teamwork & Collaboration — Competent: Works effectively in various team settings, actively contributes to team success, and facilitates collaboration across different work groups.
• Problem Solving — Competent: Independently resolves moderate complexity problems, applies structured problem-solving methodologies, and contributes to team-based solution development.

What You\'ll Get

• Pay range: 75,000 USD to 95,000 USD/yr.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a Health Advocate. We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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