Project Buyer (Battery Energy Storage)

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage in Wisconsin seeks a Project Buyer (Battery Energy Storage System) to source, negotiate, and procure materials and services while coordinating with engineering and manufacturing to meet cost targets, lead times, quality standards, and project schedules.

You will manage vendor assessments, RFQs, cost analyses, and supplier contracts, driving procurement excellence in PCS/EMS environments and ensuring policy and project goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• 3–5 years procurement in manufacturing, energy, or related industries.
• Experience with PCS/EMS industries preferred and energy sector exposure.
• Strong supplier and vendor management experience.
• Proven contract negotiation and cost-reduction success.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements; manage end-to-end procurement, cost, lead times, quality, and logistics.
• Conduct vendor assessments; qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop and issue RFQs; perform cost analyses to optimize sourcing.
• Lead supplier negotiations for favorable terms and pricing.
• Ensure procurement complies with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with quality teams to meet specs and standards.
• Manage procurement lifecycle from requisition to delivery.
• Maintain supplier relationships for cost improvement and risk reduction.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and suppliers for specs and issues.
• Administer supplier contracts to support short-term and long-term goals.
• Participate in process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Excel and financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Project Buyer (Battery Energy Storage System) will be a key contributor to the organization's project and manufacturing operations, responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials and services while managing project-specific procurement activities. This role serves as a technical liaison between engineering teams and suppliers to ensure customer requirements, cost targets, lead times, quality standards, and project schedules are achieved. The ideal candidate possesses strong procurement, project management, and analytical skills, along with experience in energy storage, power conversion systems, or related industries.

• 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.

Skill and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, energy, or related industry.
• Experience in PCS (Power Conversion Systems) and/or EMS (Energy Management Systems) industries is highly preferred.
• Energy industry experience is 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.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify or change the job description at any time.