Facility Buyer

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General information

Job Title Facility Buyer Ref # P1002513 Employment Type Permanent Department Purchasing Position level Analyst Date Tuesday, April 29, 2025 AESC Office Location Smyrna, Tennessee USA

Description & Requirements

AESC is looking to add a Facility Buyer to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-site

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

What You Will Do

Purchase Order and Delivery Management

• Execute procurement strategies for standard spare parts and MRO materials, including auxiliary materials, consumables, chemicals, office supplies, production tools, and low-value instruments.
• Issue purchase orders based on departmental requisitions, overseeing supplier inquiries, price comparisons, negotiations, order placements, tracking deliveries, invoicing, and reconciliation to ensure compliance with procurement processes.
• Ensure the timely performance and delivery of materials, lead supplier communications, and oversee issues related to rectification, returns, and exchanges.

Supplier Development

• Actively seek and develop high-quality suppliers by leveraging market information and resources.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance within relevant categories.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive supplier information records.

Cost Control

• Formulate category-specific procurement strategies to implement cost reduction initiatives and achieve financial targets.
• Conduct regular analyses of material prices and consumption, providing insights on cost fluctuations through detailed reporting.

What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement #LI-IC1

Qualifications

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain
• Proficiency in SAP software, along with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers to secure optimal purchasing terms.
• Excellent planning, organization, coordination, and analytical abilities, coupled with a high level of professionalism and a collaborative spirit.

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

Work Environment

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace. #LI-IC1