Buyer

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Houston is seeking a Buyer to drive efficient procurement for solar panel manufacturing, sourcing quality materials, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires collaboration with production, engineering and QA, deep knowledge of solar materials and supply chain practices, strong data analysis, and travel to vendor sites as needed. You will monitor supplier performance, manage cost budgets, and support continuous improvement in sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills to drive cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for solar panel manufacturing, focusing on cost, quality, and timely delivery.
• Research and identify suppliers, evaluate capabilities, negotiate contracts and terms.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to address supply chain changes.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA to align procurement requirements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to enable communication and continuous improvement.
• Analyze procurement data to optimize strategies and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with logistics to manage inventory and minimize stockouts.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and sustainability policies.
• Track monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervise supplier performance on lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manage material cost budgets, obsolescence, and cost-reduction processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop supplier capabilities.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

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.