Supply Chain Buyer
About The Position
Position Summary Under direct supervision, supports day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role is responsible for executing procurement, maintaining system accuracy, coordinating global logistics, and working cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, and Warehouse teams. The position also contributes to supplier performance monitoring, cost control, and inventory optimization, providing a strong foundation for growth into advanced sourcing or commodity management roles. Key Responsibilities Execute procurement activities with approved domestic and international suppliers in alignment with demand requirements Maintain and update master purchasing data to ensure accuracy and system integrity Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders, including status tracking and on-time delivery performance within the ERP system Track shipments and provide timely updates on material status, risks, and delays Proactively identify material shortages and communicate supply risks to planning and manufacturing teams Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure production schedules are supported and maintained Manage global logistics coordination with freight forwarders, including freight quotation review, shipment allocation and routing, and freight invoice verification and issue resolution Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive issue resolution while supporting ongoing supplier communication and relationships Track and support Purchase Price Variance (PPV), validate pricing against quotes and contracts, and contribute to cost control initiatives Support inventory optimization by aligning purchasing decisions with demand forecasts and helping mitigate excess, shortages, and obsolescence Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve discrepancies related to receipts, invoices, credits, and freight charges Coordinate with Warehouse teams to address receiving issues and ensure accurate material transactions Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs, including evolving responsibilities within procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, preferably within technology or manufacturing environments
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred
- Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), waterfall analysis, and Red-Yellow-Green (RYG) reporting in an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP system experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with electronic components and product structures (BOMs) preferred
- Exposure to logistics operations and freight forwarder coordination is a plus
Responsibilities
- Execute procurement activities with approved domestic and international suppliers in alignment with demand requirements
- Maintain and update master purchasing data to ensure accuracy and system integrity
- Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders, including status tracking and on-time delivery performance within the ERP system
- Track shipments and provide timely updates on material status, risks, and delays
- Proactively identify material shortages and communicate supply risks to planning and manufacturing teams
- Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure production schedules are supported and maintained
- Manage global logistics coordination with freight forwarders, including freight quotation review, shipment allocation and routing, and freight invoice verification and issue resolution
- Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive issue resolution while supporting ongoing supplier communication and relationships
- Track and support Purchase Price Variance (PPV), validate pricing against quotes and contracts, and contribute to cost control initiatives
- Support inventory optimization by aligning purchasing decisions with demand forecasts and helping mitigate excess, shortages, and obsolescence
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve discrepancies related to receipts, invoices, credits, and freight charges
- Coordinate with Warehouse teams to address receiving issues and ensure accurate material transactions
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs, including evolving responsibilities within procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations
Benefits
- Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
