Production Buyer

About the role

The Production Buyer is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating material flow across the end-to-end production cycle. This role develops and executes production and supply plans based on demand forecasts, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. Working with general supervision, the Production Buyer applies practical knowledge of materials planning and purchasing processes to maintain ERP planning parameters, ensure material availability, and support production continuity.

Responsibilities

• Execute material purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted production flow and adherence to quality and delivery targets
• Monitor and resolve supply disruptions, including vendor-related line-stopping issues, with urgency and ownership
• Maintain and optimize ERP planning parameters (e.g., lead times, lot sizes, safety stock) to support production and inventory objectives
• Analyze inventory, demand, and supply data to identify issues and implement effective countermeasures
• Partner with factory teams, schedulers, and engineers to support inventory control and production execution
• Support supplier performance and engagement in partnership with Strategic Sourcing, including cost, quality, and delivery improvements
• Apply Lean materials strategies (Kanban, consignment, JIT, postponement) to improve flow and reduce inventory
• Participate in continuous improvement activities using Fortive Business System (FBS) tools
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) execution to ensure material readiness for product launches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field
• 1–4 years of experience in planning, purchasing, or inventory control within a Lean manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to solve inventory and supply-related challenges
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Pay

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 58,995.00 - 98,555.00