Buyer

Job Description: 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, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives.
From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 11,250 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
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 Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity and Inclusion: 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.
Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by: Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory