Supply Chain Buyer Inventory

About the role

The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for sourcing purchasing and tracking materials parts and

equipment required for Forterras production and field operations. This role partners closely with

engineering warehouse and finance teams to ensure procurement activities are timely cost-effective and

aligned with program needs. The Buyer plays a key role in managing supplier relationships and inventory

availability in a fast-paced high-complexity environment

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What youll do

• Assists engineers in selection and procurement efforts
• Issues purchase orders for production materials tools and equipment based on program forecasts and requisitions
• Tracks order status and proactively resolve delays or issues with vendors
• Maintains accurate purchasing records and supports financial reporting
• Identifies opportunities for reducing the total costs of products on programs
• Coordinates with inventory and warehouse teams to ensure timely material receipt and reconciliation
• Assists with supplier selection and onboarding processes
• Seeks direction on purchasing strategies to be employed

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles preferably in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong analytical problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar
• Ability to work cross-functionally and prioritize in a dynamic deadline-driven setting
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ensure all open purchase orders are up to date in NetSuite with the latest Receive By Date and any additional notes about the status of the purchase order.
• Someone who is proactive open to learn and always working to stay ahead..

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Any knowledge of Custom Fabrication PCBAs or Custom Cables.
• Experience building vendor relationships

US Salary Range
$75000.00 - $100000.00

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterras overall compensation addition to base salary and equity Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options including an HSA-eligible plan with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan including traditional Roth 401(k) and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local state and federal laws. Forterrans are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.