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We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to comefor our customers, our communities, and our planet.Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.**Job Summary**:As a Buyer at our company, your responsibilities are to mantain procurement of materials according to the requisitions created by the planner, buyer is the main point of contact between suppliers and operations, create and aknowledge PO's, manage information accuracy of all purchase orders released and open for metrics traceability and visibility to the rest of organization, informs about any supplier miss delivery and performance issues to Operations and Tactical Sourcing, follows supplier shipments till material is delivered to the Facility dock and receipt is processed in system according to supplier documentation, follows invoice payment to be on time. Buyer contributions will impact direct to production efficency as well meet supplier strategies indicated by Sourcing Corporate, and mantain a healty supplier relationship.**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:- Analyze 3 month materials needs, identify any supply risk, work on expedite, communication to operations and escalations to Sourcing- Follow up open POs according to need dates or supplier promise date, monitor shipment progress, cross border and entry of receipt- Responsible to convert to Purchase Orders the material requisitions created or released by the planner- Ensure Supplier PO Knowledge and communciate delivery dates through the system or any other method- Execute planner needs for material procurement (pull in / push out / cancel ) and communicate results to planner- Track and fix receiving material hold ( Quarantine ) Purchase parts from suppliers- Execute and manage Phase in/ Phase out according instructions from Planning and Sourcing as well communicate demand expectations to suppliers.- Track and fix invoices hold ( AMP Market Place )- Execute material deviations approved by engineering when there are supplier delivery issues- Execute Open market research, analyze PPV and execute according approvals from Sourcing**Minimum Experience Required**:- 1-2+ years experience as a Material Planner or similar related experience- English proficiency preferred- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional experience**Skills**:- English Advanced / Procurement / Planning / Kanban / MRP Knowledge- Ability to work under mínimal supervision, sense of ownership- Supply chain (logistics / import /export) knowledge- Ability to maintain vendor relationships and negotiations skills- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously- Use and interpret data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management tasks.- Strict attention to detail, system data maintenance and accuracy- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, and vendorsEldoLED is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc. based in the United States. These companies jointly use one recruitment system. All information provided by you is stored in this system, to which U.S. laws and regulations apply.We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.