Buyer (3837)

Paycom - ATS; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA is seeking a Buyer to procure direct materials, packaging, and services to support production across multiple sites. You will issue and manage purchase orders, maintain ERP data accuracy, and collaborate with Planners, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability.

This is a tactical purchasing role focused on execution, supplier communication, and material readiness to minimize downtime and drive cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar.
• 2–3+ years procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP and MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset; proficiency in Excel/Power BI.
• APICS/ISM certification is a plus.
• Experience in battery/energy storage industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Issue, manage, and confirm purchase orders for materials, packaging, and services.
• Maintain accurate supplier data (pricing, lead times, MOQs).
• Act on MRP signals (expedite, push out, cancel).
• Track open orders and keep ERP dates current.
• Collaborate with Planners, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability.
• Support supplier performance and corrective actions with Quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Excel/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mebane - Mebane , NC 27302, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Minimum 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Supply Chain,

Power a Sustainable Future with Us

At Sunlight Batteries USA, we are driven by a shared purpose: to deliver innovative energy solutions that improve lives and protect the environment. Our team is passionate about advancing battery technology and energy storage systems that power industries and communities around the world.

Your Impact

The Buyer is responsible for procuring direct materials, indirect supplies, packaging, and services required to support production across multiple sites. This role executes day to day purchasing activities, issues and manages purchase orders, maintains ERP data accuracy, resolves supply issues, and supports supplier performance. The Buyer works closely with Planners, Material Managers, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure continuous material availability.

This is a tactical purchasing role, focused on execution, supplier communication, and material readiness.

Purchasing & ERP Execution

• Issue, manage, and confirm purchase orders for materials, packaging, and services.
• Maintain accurate supplier data (pricing, lead times, MOQs).
• Act on MRP signals (expedite, push out, cancel).
• Track open orders and keep ERP dates current.

Supplier Communication

• Serve as primary contact for supplier updates, delivery issues, and documentation.
• Address receiving issues, quality holds, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support supplier corrective actions with Quality.

Shortage & Production Support

• Collaborate across teams to resolve shortages.
• Expedite critical materials to avoid downtime.
• Communicate supply risks and support recovery actions.

Cost & Contract Support

• Assist with RFQs, cost analysis, and quote packages.
• Implement negotiated pricing/contracts in ERP.
• Track purchase price variances (PPVs) and support cost reduction initiatives.

Data Integrity & Compliance

• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead time, MOQ, safety stock).
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and approved supplier lists.
• Support regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Qualifications: What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar (preferred).
• 2-3+ years procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP and MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset; proficiency in Excel/Power BI.
• APICS/ISM certification is a plus.
• Experience in battery/energy storage is helpful.