Battery Storage Project Buyer | Procurement & Supplier Lead

Evolving Solution Services; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Project Buyer in Forney, TX to manage sourcing, negotiations, and procurement across project and manufacturing needs. You will act as a technical liaison between engineering teams and suppliers to ensure requirements, lead times, and quality meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of procurement in manufacturing or energy, with strong data analysis, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a track record in cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years procurement experience in manufacturing, energy, or related industry.
• Experience in PCS (Power Conversion Systems) and/or EMS (Energy Management Systems) industries highly preferred.
• Energy industry experience strongly preferred.
• Solid experience with supplier and vendor management.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Experience leading or supporting cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong understanding of technical blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and quality control standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong data analysis and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting, cost analysis, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze customer requirements and oversee the end-to-end order fulfillment process, including cost management, lead-time control, quality assurance, and logistics coordination.
• Conduct vendor assessments to identify and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Develop and distribute Requests for Proposal (RFPs) outlining specifications and procurement requirements.
• Perform detailed cost analyses to identify optimal sourcing solutions that align with budgetary and quality objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and contractual agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with quality teams to ensure purchased materials and services meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through delivery, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships and continuous cost improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams and suppliers to address technical specifications, design requirements, and issue resolution.
• Administer supplier contracts and agreements to support both short-term project goals and long-term business objectives.
• Participate in procurement process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Project Buyer in Forney, TX to manage sourcing, negotiations, and procurement across project and manufacturing needs. You will act as a technical liaison between engineering teams and suppliers to ensure requirements, lead times, and quality meet targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of procurement in manufacturing or energy, with strong data analysis, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and a track record in cost-reduction initiatives.