Senior Solar Procurement Manager

Energy Jobline ZR; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Translucent Solar LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead all procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, and supplier management for its solar manufacturing operations in the United States. You will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and collaborate with engineering, finance, quality, and sales to ensure material availability while controlling costs and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years of procurement experience, including leadership, ERP/MRP proficiency, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or engineering.
• 5–10 years in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience in solar manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support growth and financial goals.
• Source domestic and international suppliers for materials and indirect purchases.
• Lead RFQ/RFP/RFIs, supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery, warranties, and long-term supply agreements.
• Manage annual procurement spend and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify alternate suppliers to reduce risk and increase flexibility.
• Monitor markets and pricing trends affecting purchases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory planning

Logistics coordination

ERP/MRP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

APICS CSCP

APICS CPIM

CPSM

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Translucent Solar LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead all procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, and supplier management for its solar manufacturing operations in the United States. You will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and collaborate with engineering, finance, quality, and sales to ensure material availability while controlling costs and quality.

The role requires 5–10 years of procurement experience, including leadership, ERP/MRP proficiency, and a