POSITION: Job Title:Material Procurement Planner Location:Columbus, Ohio The opportunity The Material Procurement Planner is responsible for conducting sourcing activities from both local and international suppliers, supporting the procurement teams and operational objectives to attain business targets in quality, delivery, cost-effectiveness, and project management, doing this all with a customer-first mindset. All activities will fully support operations and resourcing strategies both locally and globally. You will make an impact by.... Owning the procurement process, ensuring all purchase orders are processed timely and accurately, and driving process improvement along with tactical sourcing projects Managing and utilizing material requirement (MRP) to plan and execute purchase orders Managing open order book due/overdue with suppliers Executing pull-in/push-out/cancel recommendations, communicating these with suppliers, and obtaining agreements Maintaining and enhancing positive business relations with suppliers Coordinating with strategic purchasing to execute purchasing strategies and vendor escalation Researching past due and mismatched invoices and assisting in reconciling invoices to PO's for payment Coordinating production scheduling to align components required to support OTD The talent we want to inspire has.. Bachelor's degree in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field required or 6-8 years of experience in buying Engineering background and/or the ability to read, understand and explain engineering drawings and/or working knowledge of Solid Works PDM strongly preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & manage multiple projects/priorities at a time Cross-cultural understanding and ability to work with colleagues globally. This would be a plus but not a must! APICS and/or ISM certification SAP experience Lighting manufacturing procurement experience What's on offer We value you and your contribution in the business. Recognizing and rewarding the impact you make is important to us. In return we offer a competitive salary/ benefits The opportunity to develop your career. We love to upskill and promote our staff; there's nothing better than to see someone gain a strong sense of pride and accomplishment. A great flexible working culture with company values and behaviours that help shape your development and lead to success for you and the Company. An international environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in different countries around the globe. If you want to join a global business and enjoy being a team player who's driven and passionate, then this is your opportunity to come on board by applying. What to learn more about working at ADB SAFEGATE then check out our Career's website https://adbsafegate.com/about/career/ ADB SAFEGATE is an equal opportunity employer. ADB SAFEGATE does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of characteristics protected by law, including but not limited to, race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during the interview, please contact our Human Resources Department. ADB Safegate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer