Buyer/Planner - Full-time - Easley, SC (US)

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Buyer/Planner to join our FE_WIBU team in Easley, SC. The Buyer/Planner performs daily procurement actives to ensure goods are available for production and support activities while using acceptable inventory management principles.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Request quotes and compare for best pricing. Select vendors from approved list based on price, delivery and quality.

• Plans and coordinates purchases to obtain maximum price discounts based on volume and delivery requirements.

• Read daily MRP records and create PO's accordingly.

• Maintain and develop Kanban program for maximum efficiency.

• Maintain info records for materials in SAP. (vendors and pricing)

• Maintain Recordkeeping process for Purchase Orders.

• Expedite Purchase Orders and authorize air-freight depending on requirements.

• Maintain Material Masters in SAP for system integrity (lead times)

• Work closely with Accounting and Receiving to resolve invoice problems.

• Make MRO purchases as necessary.

• Manage Cycle Count program( Root Cause analysis and corrective actions)

• Create Corrective Actions for non-conforming material.

• Continuous analysis of safety stock to achieve optimum levels

• Follows quality procedures according to ISO 9001.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 2 year Associates Degree in related field or equivalent training/experience.

• Minimum of three year’s experience in purchasing and /or inventory control.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Proficiency in SAP MM module.

• Proficiency in use of caWeb software.

• Written and verbal communications skills

What we offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance

• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with immediate vesting.

• Company paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment.

• Annual bonus program.

• Competitive Paid Time Off.

• Half Days every Friday.

• 12 company paid holidays per year.

• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance.

• Quarterly gym reimbursement.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Sydney Phillips at Sydney.Phillips@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Robert Yoder. Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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