Purchaser

The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Purchaser to join their Commercial Solar procurement team. This role involves sourcing and negotiating materials for solar PV projects within a fast-paced renewable energy environment. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills and experience in supply chain management, particularly in technical or renewable settings. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle EBS is essential for managing procurement processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supply chains within a technical or renewable energy setting.
• Strong negotiation skills required for optimal procurement.
• Solid understanding of logistics and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement of solar PV components.
• Use ERP systems to manage purchase orders and supplier data.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Logistics understanding

Supply chain management experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle EBS

Job description

Our client are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchaser to join their Commercial Solar procurement team. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services essential for the delivery of our commercial solar PV projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced renewable energy environment, utilising advanced ERP systems to optimise procurement processes and support project delivery.

The ideal applicant will possess strong negotiation skills, solid understanding of logistics, and experience managing supply chains within a technical, engineering, construction, or renewable energy setting.

Duties

• Manage the end-to-end procurement of solar PV components, including panels, inverters, mounting systems, cabling, batteries, and balance-of-system equipment.
• Use ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle EBS to manage purchase orders, approvals, inventory levels, and supplier data efficiently.

Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to ensure best value without compromising project tim...