Purchasing Assistant

About INNIO Group: INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

About the role

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be responsible for translating demands into purchase orders to ensure timely availability of materials while optimizing inventory levels. This role serves as a liaison between production, logistics, and planning teams to align material flow with business needs. You will also play a role in supplier coordination, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of procurement planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Convert demand into purchase orders to ensure material availability in alignment with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and capacity to proactively identify and mitigate risks to material supply.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to define procurement strategies, including economic order quantities, lead times, and reorder points.
• Act as a point of contact between planning, production, logistics, and suppliers to prioritize material flow based on changing requirements.
• Support new product introductions, phase-ins/phase-outs, and engineering changes by ensuring timely procurement of required components.
• Analyze inventory levels and usage trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved procurement efficiency.
• Partner with schedulers and production teams to resolve material shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve procurement planning processes, tools, and KPIs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a similar field and 1 - 3 years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or supply chain in a manufacturing or production environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement planning principles, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with MRP tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Pay

Compensation Range: $25.85 - $38.77 annually (Varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications and other job‑related criteria).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.