**Buyer/Planner**

Arlington, VA, USA / Operations / Full-time Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services, combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise, vision and financial backing of two well-established and respected industry giants. Building on the pioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, our goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Providing design, delivery and integration, Fluence offers proven energy storage technology solutions that address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape.

Fluence currently has more than 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24 countries and territories worldwide. We topped the Navigant Research utility-scale energy storage leaderboard in 2018 and were named one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies in 2019. In 2020, our sixth-generation Tech Stack won Commercial Technology of the Year at the 22nd annual S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards. **OUR CULTURE AND VALUES** We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

**We are Leading** Fluence currently has 2,750 MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the 3,400 MW of projects managed by our trading platformand we are growing every day.

**We are Responsible** Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

**We are Agile** We achieve our goals and meet our customers needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

**We are Fun** We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

**ABOUT THE POSITION:** The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procuring goods and services and ensuring the product is delivered to the site on time. This key role will interface with multiple departments and will align procurement activities to match the requirements in the master production schedule. Responsible for procurement activities including: PO placement, receiving order confirmations from suppliers, and ensuring deliveries are scheduled to meet the project requirements.

Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw material components

Evaluate suppliers on the basis of price, quality, and delivery

Support Category Management in the creation and execution of sourcing strategies

Solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services

Optimize supply chain operations to increase efficiency

Minimum of 4 years related work experience

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Engineering

Basic Finance and Accounting skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Entrepreneurial drive and ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel