Buyer

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Buyer to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will ensure there is product at the right time to meet customer demands while meeting delivery, quality, cost, and cash objectives.

You will:

• Plans and organizes procurement of products for Manitowoc Mfg., Manitowoc Aftermarket and Manitowoc Indirect purchases.
• Works directly with suppliers to develop and maintain strong positive relationships.
• Works closely with Material Planning Managers to understand inventory needs and schedules.
• Participates in product moves across facilities as needed, managing the changes in order processing and sourcing.
• Interprets inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other document to coordinate purchasing activities in view of current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
• Monitors the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplier, follows up with the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery, and communicate status of orders with internal customers.
• Resolves invoicing exceptions with suppliers and Accounts Payable Department

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in a buying role
• ERP experience required.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Process Improvement, freight and distribution, materials management, and production scheduling
• Strong customer orientation

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.