Operations Buyer

Bloom Energy•Newark, DE

1d•$74,600 - $107,400•Onsite

About The Position

Bloom Energy is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing activities that support production. The position is based in Newark, Delaware, and is fully on-site in an office. It is described as a potential contract-to-permanent position, with the opportunity to transition to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Material Planning & Purchasing. The Buyer reviews material requirements and supply conditions, places and follows up on purchase orders, and works across planning, production, engineering, quality, and supplier teams to maintain material availability. The role also supports inventory control, shortage mitigation, supplier performance, purchasing data accuracy, and product or supplier transitions.

Requirements

Strong understanding of MRP systems, procurement processes, and supply planning.
Ability to analyze demand signals, identify supply gaps, and drive corrective actions.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Two or more years of buyer or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience reading and understanding manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs).
Knowledge of production planning and inventory control processes.
APICS/CPIM certification.

Responsibilities

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