Buyer

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. seeks a Buyer to lead procurement of materials and components for solar panel manufacturing, sourcing quality materials at competitive prices, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, and QA teams, monitor market trends and supplier performance, and track cost savings while ensuring compliance with environmental and ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field (e.g., SCM, MBA).
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills driving cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities with data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of solar panel manufacturing processes and suppliers.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Regulatory knowledge relevant to procurement in renewable energy.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials for solar panel manufacturing, focusing on cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
• Identifies and negotiates contracts with potential suppliers.
• Monitors market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, and QA teams to align requirements.
• Develops relationships with suppliers to enable communication and improvement.
• Analyzes procurement data to optimize purchasing strategies and savings.
• Coordinates with logistics to manage inventory and minimize stockouts.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, standards, and ethical sourcing.
• Tracks monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervises suppliers’ lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manages material cost budget, variances, obsolescence, compliance, and cost reduction.
• Collaborates to develop supplier capabilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

The Buyer at Waaree Solar Americas will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and components necessary for solar panel manufacturing. The buyer will be responsible for sourcing high-quality materials at competitive prices, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. This position requires a keen understanding of the solar panel manufacturing process, its specific materials, market trends, and supply chain management principles. This position may require occasional travel to vendor locations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Procures materials required for solar panel manufacturing, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. Primary focus on indirect material and services, but support other buyers on raw materials, spare parts and equipment.
• Researches and identifies potential suppliers/vendors, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate contracts and terms to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Monitors market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to anticipate changes in supply chain dynamics and proactively address potential challenges.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including production, engineering, and quality assurance teams, to ensure alignment on procurement requirements and specifications.
• Develops and maintain strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to facilitate effective communication, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes procurement data, including pricing trends, lead times, and supplier performance metrics, to optimize purchasing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Coordinates with logistics and warehouse teams to manage inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and streamline the flow of materials within the supply chain.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Tracks monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervises suppliers’ performance in the domain of lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manages material cost budget, variance, obsolescence, compliance issues and cost reduction processes.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop capabilities in our suppliers.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive cost savings and favorable terms through effective vendor management.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of solar panel manufacturing processes, materials, and industry suppliers/vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and general accounting standards relevant to procurement and supply chain management in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.