Pay Rate: $45-$50/hour (Based on Experience)
Location: Newark, DE
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Fully On-Site (5 Days/Week)
Bloom Energy is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing and material planning activities for manufacturing operations. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily purchasing activities for raw materials to support production schedules.
- Review and validate MRP requirements and place purchase orders accordingly.
- Analyze demand, supply, and inventory levels to identify shortages and supply risks.
- Expedite supplier deliveries and proactively manage open orders.
- Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material availability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of buyer or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, MRP systems, and supply planning.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience reading and interpreting manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Knowledge of production planning processes.
- Knowledge of inventory control and material management.
- APICS/CPIM certification.
- Experience supporting supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Why Join Bloom Energy?
- Competitive pay of $45-$50/hour.
- Opportunity to convert to a full-time position.
- Work with an industry leader in clean energy technology.
- Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Gain valuable experience supporting advanced supply chain operations.
Apply Today
If you have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and enjoy solving supply chain challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join Bloom Energy's growing team in Newark, DE.