Strategic Materials Buyer – MRP & Supply Continuity

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 74,600 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Mental health support

Legal services

Virtual physical therapy

Fertility & family benefits

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Buyer to support daily purchasing for raw materials and align with production schedules. You will review MRP requirements, analyze demand and inventory signals, and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent disruptions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience, with hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP or Oracle) and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 2+ years buying/purchasing in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP, procurement, and supply planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle or similar).
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities for raw materials to support production schedules.
• Review and validate MRP requirements to ensure demand accuracy and PO placement.
• Analyze material demand, supply signals, and inventory levels to identify shortages and risks.
• Develop mitigation plans for material shortages with commodity managers and material planning teams.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and follow up on open orders to prevent disruptions.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Communicate lead times, delivery schedules, shortages, and recovery plans with suppliers.
• Support supplier performance improvement and escalation management.
• Maintain purchasing data updates in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support product transitions, supplier changes, and phase-in/out planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Buyer to support daily purchasing for raw materials and align with production schedules. You will review MRP requirements, analyze demand and inventory signals, and expedite supplier deliveries to prevent disruptions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience, with hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP or Oracle) and strong Excel skills.