Senior Buyer / Planner

Vertiv • Pelzer, SC

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About The Position

We are seeking a driven and experienced Senior Buyer/Planner to join our dynamic team in Pelzer, SC, supporting Vertiv’s rapidly expanding operations. This is a critical leadership role within our manufacturing facility, focused on driving operational excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
Intermediate level role in the Buyer job family. Plan and procure material to meet customer requirements at an optimal cost. Maintain inventory levels, address shortages and support product evolution daily. Responsible for securing the necessary materials to meet the needs of customers and the business. Work with a bit more complex suppliers and supply chains than at the Jr. level, in order to develop a foundation of basic practices and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, supply chain management, or equivalent functional experience required
• 7+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS office
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Understanding of business financials

Responsibilities

• Research and update the company ERP system with current component part information.
• Issue POs to suppliers determined by supervisor.
• Meet with local suppliers to meet the supply needs of the business.
• Utilize company sales history to forecast part needs and monitor inventory levels. Update information in the company ERP system.
• Work with the production team or company scheduler to coordinate materials to meet the scheduled timelines.
• Coordinate information between production, purchasing and shipping daily; provide availability, pricing, and shipping information; generate daily, weekly, monthly metric reports.
• Assist the management team in providing pricing updates on an annual basis.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees