Material Buyer

Req ID: 14775

Work Flexibility: Flexible

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

As a Buyer at our company, your responsibilities are to mantain procurement of materials according to the requisitions created by the planner, buyer is the main point of contact between suppliers and operations, create and aknowledge PO's, manage information accuracy of all purchase orders released and open for metrics traceability and visibility to the rest of organization, informs about any supplier miss delivery and performance issues to Operations and Tactical Sourcing, follows supplier shipments till material is delivered to the Facility dock and receipt is processed in system according to supplier documentation, follows invoice payment to be on time. Buyer contributions will impact direct to production efficency as well meet supplier strategies indicated by Sourcing Corporate, and mantain a healty supplier relationship.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Analyze 3 month materials needs, identify any supply risk, work on expedite, communication to operations and escalations to Sourcing
Follow up open POs according to need dates or supplier promise date, monitor shipment progress, cross border and entry of receipt
Responsible to convert to Purchase Orders the material requisitions created or released by the planner
Ensure Supplier PO Knowledge and communciate delivery dates through the system
Execute planner needs for material procurement (pull in / push out / cancel ) and communicate results to planner
Track and fix receiving material hold ( Quarantine ) Purchase parts from suppliers
Track and fix invoices hold ( AMP Market Place )
Communicate parameters update needs to Sourcing (Price, LT, MOQ, Std pack)
Execute material deviations approved by engineering when there are supplier delivery issues
Execute and manage Phase in/ Phase out according instructions from Planning and Sourcing
Execute RTS according to RMA's instructions from vendors
Execute Split purchases according to Sourcing Rule
Execute Open market research, analyze PPV and execute according approvals from Sourcing

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor Degree
Advanced English skills
2 years of experience in direct purchases
Kanban
MRP Knowledge
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Sense of ownership Supply chain (logistics / import /export)
Hability to maintain vendor relationships and negotiations skills

Travel requirements

0-25%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at +1 (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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