Purchasing Specialist-Direct

Are you passionate about keeping supply chains running smoothly and ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time to power world‑class manufacturing? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

What is the job about?

As our new Supply Planner
, you will be managing end‑to‑end material availability by creating and monitoring purchase orders in SAP, optimizing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, and collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure on‑time delivery and uninterrupted production. You will join a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well‑being, and a sense of belonging.

This position reports directly to our Supply Chain Supervisor and is based in Brookshire, Texas, operating on‑site daily.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported. Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa.

The salary range for this position is $66,900

USD – 98,100

USD. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Brookshire, Texas.

As a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you will drive material availability and supply chain resilience that directly enables Grundfos to deliver sustainable water and climate solutions to customers worldwide.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Create, release, and maintain Purchase Orders in SAP based on MRP signals, monitoring open POs daily for accuracy and expediting urgent orders to prevent production disruptions
• Monitor reorder points, safety stock, and min/max levels to maintain optimal inventory, performing gap analysis to identify shortages, excess, or supply risks
• Communicate daily with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments, track on‑time delivery performance, and elevate recurring issues to Purchasing for corrective action
• Maintain accurate SAP master data, including lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, and delivery schedules to ensure data integrity across the planning system
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Accounts Payable to resolve material issues, blocked invoices, and pricing discrepancies
• Identify and drive process improvements in planning and procurement, including lead‑time reduction, inventory optimization, and automation of planning tasks

Above all, you are a detail‑oriented supply chain professional with strong SAP expertise, a problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and driving continuous improvement. We would also imagine that you have:

• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MM/MRP or similar ERP systems
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify gaps, and make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for supplier and cross‑functional collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience as a Buyer, Buyer/Planner, or Supply Chain Planner in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies or planning tool implementations

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home‑working opportunities and parental support
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities
• Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in…