Senior Buyer

Davita Inc.; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water solutions is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Delavan team. This role is pivotal in managing procurement and inventory for traded goods, ensuring product availability, optimizing costs, and enhancing supplier relations. Candidates should have significant experience in a manufacturing setting and a strong background in inventory management and ERP systems.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a buyer role preferred in manufacturing.
• Expert in inventory management strategies and master data management.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of purchasing for Purchased Finish Goods.
• Work directly with suppliers to maintain positive relationships.
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance operations.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Inventory management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our Delavan, WI team. You will be responsible for independently managing all aspects of purchasing for Purchased Finish Goods (PFG, or Traded Goods), and higher-level tactical buying ensuring there is enough product at the right time to ensure customer demands are met while meeting delivery, quality, and cost objectives. You will work on-site at our manufacturing facility in Delavan, WI.

You will:

• Plan and organize procurement of products across multiple Business Units to ensure delivery of products on time to our customers and maximize the available capacity at the most effective total cost.
• Work directly with suppliers to develop and maintain strong positive working relationships.
• Monitor forecast against demand and usage quantities to identify issues and trends and manage inventory on an ongoing and proactive basis.
• Participate in new product launches, product updates and the ramp down of expired products to minimize customer impact as well as minimizing obsolete inventory.
• Work closely with Master Scheduler to understand inventory needs and schedules.
• Participate in product moves across facilities as needed, managing the changes in order processing and sourcing.
• Design and implement process improvements targeted at improved productivity, quality, safety, value engineering, cost, and efficiency of operations.
• Travel less than 10%.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a buyer role, preferably in a manufacturing operation with an understanding of accounts payable focusing on invoice discrepancies and receiving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects or workgroups and achieve results through others.
• Be an expert in inventory management strategies and master data management.
• Analytical problem-solving skills at both strategic and functional levels.
• Strong customer service skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Above average computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including v-lookup, pivot tables, etc.
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP.
• Ability to train and mentor analyst I-II.
• SAP S/4 HANA experience
• ERP implementation experience
• Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.