Sourcing Buyer

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to comefor our customers, our communities, and our planet.Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.You may utilize this posting to upload your resume and information.**Job Summary**:As a Material Buyer Sr. at our company, your responsibilities to mantain procurement of materials according to the requisitions created by the planner, main point of contact between suppliers and operations, create and acknowledge PO's, manage information accuracy of all purchase orders released, metrics traceability and visibility to the rest of organization, informs about any supplier miss delivery and performance issues to Operations and Sourcing Managers, 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. Material Buyer Sr. contributions will impact direct to production efficiency as well meet supplier strategies indicated by Sourcing Corporate, and mantain a healthy supplier relationship. Material Buyer Sr. lead and participate on initiatives for improvements, quote new parts need it due to ECO or discrete requirement, when possible identify savings opportunities, communicate forecast to suppliers and follows PIPO coordination activities, lead suppliers meetings according strategy from category and managers, make analysis to identify gaps in supply and coverage, promote talent development by providing support and necessary training to the buyers in development.**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:- Analyze 3-month materials needs, identify any supply risk, work on expedite, communication to operations and escalations to Sourcing- Communicate forecast information to suppliers and get acknowledge or confirmation back from supplier to secure pipeline or manage and communicate any risk to operations and sourcing- Responsible for converting to Purchase Orders the material requisitions created or released by the planner and capture suppliers’ commitment in system- Follow up open POs according to need dates or supplier promise date, monitor shipment progress, cross border and entry of receipt- Execute planner needs for material procurement (pull in / push out / cancel) and communicate results to planner- Track and fix receiving material hold (Quarantine) Execute RTS according to RMA's instructions from vendors and resolve any invoice issue (holds)- Communicate and update any parameters changes required from suppliers such as (Price, LT, MOQ, Std pack) upon approval of category leader in case relevant impact to inventory and service metrics- Execute material deviations approved by engineering when there are supplier delivery issues**Skills**:- Procurement / Planning / Kanban / MRP Knowledge- English Advanced / Ability to work under mínimal supervision, sense of ownership- Supply chain (logistics / import /export) knowledge- Ability to maintain vendor relationships and negotiations skills- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously- Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks- Strict attention to detail, system data maintenance and accuracy- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, and vendorsWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.