What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Sulzer?
FE_WIBU-E488
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:
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.
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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
