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Buyer Planner (MEX)

Req ID:  14051
Work Flexibility:  Onsite

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

Lead the Soucing Tactical Team for setting up suppliers, placing requisitions/PO’s, invoice reconciliation and onsite support for POM’s as needed

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Invoice Management (discrepancies, holds & resolutions)
  • *On site support by request
  • Physical Inventory
  • Annual policies RFQ (finding, vetting and meeting suppliers)
  • RFQ (creating bid event in RFx tool)
  • Daily Support (escalations, shortages, and PO requests)
  • Emails (responding timely to stakeholders)
  • Meetings (as scheduled)
  • Cost Savings Projects (ideating, funnel updates,  actioning and executing)
  • Reporting (KPI's, project status, etc.)
  • Contract Reviews Contract Administration (signatures, scanning, storing)
  • Internal Audit (requested by Trade Compliance)
  • Supplier Set Up Supplier Maintenance (changes, portals, trainings, ad hoc requests)
  • Repse Platform  
  • Trainings and maintenance
  • Fieldglass Training and maintenance
  • Project Card Updates
  • Reporting (KPI's, project status, etc.)
  • RCCM and follow ups

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • 3+ years of material buying and planning in a manufacturing setting, indirect
  • Experience with MRP / ERP systems
  •  Fluent English
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Proven history of successful supplier negotiation
  • Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
  • Strong IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Travel requirements

0-10%

 

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. 

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property.

Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.


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