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 Chino, CA team. You will be responsible for qualifying, planning, and purchasing materials for your assigned Value Stream.

You will:

• Place and track inventory and non-inventory parts.
• Source new parts (Work with supplier on part qualification)
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet production requirements.
• Establish and update supplier pull signals to reflect production requirements.
• Create orders consistent with PFEP and provide visibility to exceptions.
• Coordinate inventory transfer to production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional team on material requirements.
• Achieve monthly/annual inventory targets.
• Process non-conforming materials back to suppliers.
• Perform RCCA for production downtime and missed ETAs.
• Follow up on critical shipments to ensure timely arrival at dock.

Key Qualifications: 

• 3 years of buyer/planner experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MRP logic.
• Ability to apply Lean supply chain concepts, for example: pull replenishment system (kanban)
• Sourcing experience using total cost of ownership model.
• Must be detail oriented, have good communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $58000 - $107700 / 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.