Operational Buyer - Generator Circuit Breakers
About The Position
The Operational Buyer supports procurement and supply chain activities for Generator Circuit Breakers, helping ensure materials, services, and supplier partnerships keep projects on schedule. The role works with project teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders on purchasing, supplier management, logistics coordination, and operational excellence. It includes sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, resolving supplier challenges, and supporting continuous improvement, with an emphasis on project success, customer satisfaction, and compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience, internship exposure, or academic knowledge in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Review Bills of Material (BOMs) and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, delivery, lead times, and commercial terms.
- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP while ensuring proper approval processes.
- Track and expedite purchase orders to maintain project schedules and material availability.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and supply issues.
- Coordinate shipment schedules and proactively communicate potential delays to stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
- Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Learning opportunities
- Professional development programs
- Internal mobility across a worldwide organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
