Solar Procurement Specialist

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas is seeking a Buyer to orchestrate the sourcing and procurement of materials for solar panel manufacturing. This role focuses on indirect materials and services while supporting raw materials and equipment needs.

You will negotiate terms, monitor market trends, and ensure timely delivery in collaboration with production, engineering, and QA teams. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in a related field, proven procurement experience, and strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of solar panel manufacturing processes, materials, and suppliers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and accounting standards in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Procures materials for solar panel manufacturing with focus on indirect materials and services.
• Researches and identifies suppliers, evaluates capabilities, negotiates contracts and terms.
• Monitors market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, and quality assurance to align requirements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers to drive improvements.
• Analyzes procurement data to optimize purchasing strategies and cost savings.
• Coordinates with logistics to manage inventory and reduce stockouts.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and environmental/ethical sourcing policies.
• Tracks monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervises supplier performance on lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manages material cost budgets, variances, obsolescence, and cost-reduction processes.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop supplier capabilities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Waaree Solar Americas is seeking a Buyer to orchestrate the sourcing and procurement of materials for solar panel manufacturing. This role focuses on indirect materials and services while supporting raw materials and equipment needs.

You will negotiate terms, monitor market trends, and ensure timely delivery in collaboration with production, engineering, and QA teams. The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in a related field, proven procurement experience, and strong negotiation and