Strategic Buyer: Own Suppliers & Materials for Production

Winnebago; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithionics Battery is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Florida. You will own purchase orders, manage supplier commitments, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, and Demand Planning to keep materials flowing for our fast-paced manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. 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.
• 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 experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supplier relations

Ownership & accountability

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Lithionics Battery is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Purchasing team in Florida. You will own purchase orders, manage supplier commitments, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Production, and Demand Planning to keep materials flowing for our fast-paced manufacturing operation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. APICS is a plus.