Buyer

Kids for the Future; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas is seeking a Buyer to oversee procurement for solar panel manufacturing. You will source materials, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining supplier relationships and compliance with sustainability standards.

The role requires a 4-year degree, procurement experience, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams across production, engineering, and quality assurance. Occasional vendor travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Proven procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management experience.
• Strong negotiation skills to drive cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities with data analysis proficiency.
• Knowledge of solar panel manufacturing processes, materials, and suppliers.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and procurement accounting in renewables.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials for solar panel manufacturing, focusing on indirect materials but supports other buyers.
• Researches and identifies potential suppliers, evaluates capabilities, and negotiates contracts.
• Monitors market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to anticipate changes.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement requirements.
• Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships to enable communication and improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes procurement data to optimize purchasing strategies and cost savings opportunities.
• Coordinates with logistics to manage inventory levels and minimize stockouts.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies, emphasizing sustainability and ethics.
• Tracks monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervises supplier performance in lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manages material cost budget, variance, obsolescence, and compliance issues.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop capabilities in suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Solar materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

• Location 1685 S. Litchfield Road,Goodyear, AZ, 85338,United States
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Contact information

• Name Luis Silva

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.

Requirements

• 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.