Job Summary
Job Description
The Buyer will oversee purchase order placement, receive order confirmations, and schedule deliveries to meet project requirements. They will coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw materials, evaluate suppliers, support category management, solicit bids, and optimize supply chain operations. This role requires someone with experience in developing material requirements, global procurement, reducing inventory value, logistics management, negotiating with suppliers, demand forecasting, quality controls, and ERP systems. This position also requires the candidate to have a Master's Degree in Business Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering or a related field. The candidate must have prior experience in the required fields to be considered.
Must have:
- Develop material requirements and plans.
- Global procurement sourcing and purchasing.
- Reduce the value of company owned inventory.
- Logistics management - best shipping and import/export practices.
- Negotiate with suppliers on price, production, and terms.
- Demand forecasting.
- Quality controls and assurance.
- Experience with ERP Systems.
4 skills required
Job Details
About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
Our Culture
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
Title: Buyer
Location: Arlington, VA
Employer: Fluence Energy Global Production Operation LLC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee PO placement, receiving order confirmations from suppliers, and ensuring deliveries are scheduled to meet the project requirements. Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw material components. Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery. Support Category Management in the creation and execution of sourcing strategies. Solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services. Optimize supply chain operations to increase efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job requires a Master’s Degree in Business Management, Industrial & Systems Engineering or related field.
Job also requires experience in following:
- Develop material requirements and plans to achieve project timelines;
- Global procurement sourcing and purchasing;
- Reduce value of company owned inventory;
- Logistics management – best shipping and import/export practices;
- Negotiate with suppliers on price, production, and terms;
- Demand forecasting;
- Quality controls and assurance;
- ERP Systems.
Experience can be gained through any combination of coursework, work experience, and/or training.
20% domestic and international travel required
To Apply:
E-mail resume to Ebonye Thompson, Senior Director, Global Total Rewards, at ebonye.thompson@fluenceenergy.com.
Please reference Job Code 3215450
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