What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Buyer position at Fortinet?
Position Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direct supervision, supports day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role is responsible for executing procurement, maintaining system accuracy, coordinating global logistics, and working cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, and Warehouse teams. The position also contributes to supplier performance monitoring, cost control, and inventory optimization, providing a strong foundation for growth into advanced sourcing or commodity management roles.
Key Responsibilities
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $50,000.00 - $130,000.00 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under direct supervision, supports day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations. This role is responsible for executing procurement, maintaining system accuracy, coordinating global logistics, and working cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, and Warehouse teams. The position also contributes to supplier performance monitoring, cost control, and inventory optimization, providing a strong foundation for growth into advanced sourcing or commodity management roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute procurement activities with approved domestic and international suppliers in alignment with demand requirements
- Maintain and update master purchasing data to ensure accuracy and system integrity
- Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders, including status tracking and on-time delivery performance within the ERP system
- Track shipments and provide timely updates on material status, risks, and delays
- Proactively identify material shortages and communicate supply risks to planning and manufacturing teams
- Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure production schedules are supported and maintained
- Manage global logistics coordination with freight forwarders, including freight quotation review, shipment allocation and routing, and freight invoice verification and issue resolution
- Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive issue resolution while supporting ongoing supplier communication and relationships
- Track and support Purchase Price Variance (PPV), validate pricing against quotes and contracts, and contribute to cost control initiatives
- Support inventory optimization by aligning purchasing decisions with demand forecasts and helping mitigate excess, shortages, and obsolescence
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to resolve discrepancies related to receipts, invoices, credits, and freight charges
- Coordinate with Warehouse teams to address receiving issues and ensure accurate material transactions
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs, including evolving responsibilities within procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations
- 2 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role, preferably within technology or manufacturing environments
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred
- Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), waterfall analysis, and Red-Yellow-Green (RYG) reporting in an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) environment
- Familiarity with electronic components and product structures (BOMs) preferred
- Exposure to logistics operations and freight forwarder coordination is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP system experience preferred
Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $50,000.00 - $130,000.00 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion
About Us
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.
Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
Salary : $50,000 - $130,000