Buyer

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr. Manager, Material Planning & Purchasing and based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week .

Role and Responsibilities:

• •Manage daily purchasing activities for raw materials to support production schedules
• •Review and validate MRP requirements to ensure demand accuracy and appropriate purchase order placement
• •Analyze material demand, supply signals, and inventory levels to identify potential shortages and supply risks
• •Develop and execute mitigation plans for material shortages in collaboration with commodity managers and material planning teams
• •Expedite supplier deliveries and follow up on open orders to prevent production disruptions
• •Work closely with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure material availability and supply continuity
• •Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
• •Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery schedules, shortages, and recovery plans
• •Support supplier performance improvement and escalation management when supply issues arise
• •Maintain accurate purchasing data and updates within ERP/MRP systems
• •Support product transitions, supplier changes, and phase-in/phase-out planning

Skills and Experience:

• •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
• •2+ years of buyer or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• •Strong understanding of MRP systems, procurement processes, and supply planning
• •Ability to analyze demand signals, identify supply gaps, and drive corrective actions
• •Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• •Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• •Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

• •Experience reading and understanding manufacturing BOMs (Preferred)
• •Knowledge of production planning and inventory control processes (Preferred)
• •APICS/CPIM certification is a plus

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$74,600.00 - $107,400.00