Associate Buyer

Flexrack; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the solar energy sector is seeking an Associate Buyer to enhance their procurement team. This role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing materials to ensure a reliable supply chain while optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Join a dynamic company where you can make a significant impact in the growing field of renewable energy, contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience or 3-5 years in purchasing.
• Experience with offshore vendors and customs issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and expedite supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with departments to meet project demands efficiently.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Procurement Experience

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3-5 Years Purchasing Experience

Tools

MRP Systems

Job description

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Description

Title: Associate Buyer
Department: SCM
Location: North Jackson, OH
Supervisor: Senior Purchasing Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: On-Site

ASSOCIATE BUYER

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

FLEXRACK by Qcells is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. FLEXRACK by Qcells also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FLEXRACK by Qcells has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

Summary

The Associate Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of materials as well as expediting. This role will ensure a reliable supply chain, optimize costs, and maintain supplier relationships while adhering to quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to meet project demands efficiently. This position reports to the Senior Purchasing Manager, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in North Jackson, OH and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Essential Job Function & Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned purchase orders are processed with proper terms & conditions and within university policy & procedures.
• Responsible for the procurement of supplies and/or equipment for all departments.
• Conduct and/or participate in weekly/bi-weekly supplier production, shipping and quality meetings.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation & Logistics team to expedite domestic and international shipments.
• Maintain effective liaison with all departments to present alternatives offered by suppliers, modification of design, standardization of parts or material, or other matters of mutual concern.
• Work from/with engineering requests for components for new programs.
• Obtain quotes, source items with vendors, follow and expedite delivery.
• Creates, maintains updated product/vendor information.
• Assists departments in defining purchasing needs and resolving any associated problems.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience OR minimum 3-5 years purchasing experience within an import/distribution environment.
• Import/distribution experience within an MRP environment.
• Experience with offshore vendors and customs related issues.
• At least 1-2 years buying experience in a manufacturing assembly environment. Steel manufacturing environment preferred.

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day.
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk.
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors.
• Travel: up to 10% as needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail].