Senior Solar Procurement Lead: Global Sourcing & Risk

T1 Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

T1 Energy is hiring a Senior Procurement Buyer to own global solar cell and module supply chain relationships, contract strategy, and risk mitigation. This is a senior, commercially autonomous role for someone who has managed multi-million dollar procurement portfolios and knows how to structure agreements that protect against volatile trade laws, shifting technology, and real geopolitical risk.

You’ll manage portfolios ranging from $20M to $100M+, negotiate directly with international Tier-1

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5–8+ years solar procurement experience.
• Proven history drafting and finalizing multi-million dollar agreements with Tier-1 suppliers.
• Deep knowledge of global solar supply chains and import/export regulations.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP tools and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ processes and negotiate Master Supply and Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Develop TCO models tracking cost trends and localization strategies.
• Navigate tariff frameworks and regulatory considerations (UFLPA, 232, AD/CVD).
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, and project managers to align production pipelines.
• Manage portfolios from $20M to $100M+ with senior stakeholder accountability.

Skills

Global solar supply chains

Negotiation

MSA drafting & contract strategy

Risk management

TCO modeling

MRP and ERP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP / Oracle ERP

Job description

T1 Energy is hiring a Senior Procurement Buyer to own global solar cell and module supply chain relationships, contract strategy, and risk mitigation. This is a senior, commercially autonomous role for someone who has managed multi-million dollar procurement portfolios and knows how to structure agreements that protect against volatile trade laws, shifting technology, and real geopolitical risk.

You’ll manage portfolios ranging from $20M to $100M+, negotiate directly with international Tier-1