Material Buyer

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a Buyer to ensure timely and accurate supply of materials based on planning. You will purchase, deliver, and receive materials according to production needs, serving as the key contact between suppliers and operations.

You will monitor POs, supplier delivery dates, and invoices, convert requisitions into POs, and follow up on shipments including cross-border ones. The role supports inventory management and sourcing strategies, contributing to production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Purchasing/Procurement.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Knowledge of Kanban and MRP systems.
• Strong data interpretation for purchasing needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements for the next three months and assess supply risks.
• Monitor POs and supplier promised delivery dates.
• Convert Planning requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Communicate POs and required delivery dates to suppliers.
• Follow up on shipments, including cross-border shipments.
• Execute Planning requests such as Pull-in, push-outs, Cancellations.
• Communicate results and changes to Planning.
• Identify and resolve materials held in receiving or quarantine.
• Follow up on and resolve invoice holds.
• Communicate parameter updates to Sourcing, including: Price, Lead Time, MOQ, Standard Pack
• Execute Engineering-approved material deviations when supply issues occur.
• Manage Phase-in / Phase-out material processes.
• Communicate demand expectations to suppliers.
• Execute Return to Supplier (RTS) processes according to RMA instructions.
• Execute Split Purchases according to Sourcing guidelines.
• Conduct Open Market Research.
• Analyze Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and execute actions according to Sourcing approvals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order information in the system.
• Escalate supplier issues to Operations and Tactical Sourcing.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced English

Kanban

MRP

Logistics knowledge

Import/Export knowledge

Data interpretation

Minimal supervision

Ownership

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Supplier relationships

Proactive mindset

Results-oriented

Deadline discipline

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Completed degree

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Ensure the timely and accurate supply of materials based on requirements generated by Planning, ensuring materials are purchased, delivered, and received according to production needs.

The Buyer serves as a key point of contact between suppliers and Operations, following up on purchase orders, deliveries, invoices, and potential supply issues.

The position contributes directly to production efficiency, supplier performance, inventory management, and the execution of sourcing strategies.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Analyze material requirements for the next three months and identify potential supply risks.
• Monitor Purchase Orders (POs) and supplier promised delivery dates.
• Convert Planning requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Communicate POs and required delivery dates to suppliers.
• Follow up on shipments, including cross-border shipments, through receipt at the plant.
• Execute Planning requests such as: Pull-in, sPush-outs,Cancellations
• Communicate results and changes to Planning.
• Identify and resolve materials held in receiving or quarantine.
• Follow up on and resolve invoice holds.
• Communicate parameter updates to Sourcing, including:Price,Lead Time,MOQ,Standard Pack
• Execute Engineering-approved material deviations when supply issues occur.
• Manage Phase-in / Phase-out material processes.
• Communicate demand expectations to suppliers.
• Execute Return to Supplier (RTS) processes according to RMA instructions.
• Execute Split Purchases according to Sourcing guidelines.
• Conduct Open Market Research.
• Analyze Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and execute actions according to Sourcing approvals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order information in the system.
• Escalate supplier issues to Operations and Tactical Sourcing.
• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree / Completed degree
• Previous experience in Purchasing/Procurement
• Advanced English
• Knowledge of Kanban
• Knowledge of MRPSupply Chain knowledge
• Logistics knowledge
• Import/Export knowledge
• Ability to use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and support inventory management activities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong sense of ownership
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Accuracy in maintaining information in systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships
• Proactive mindset
• Dynamic and results-oriented
• Strong discipline to meet deadlines and established timelines

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