Strategic Buyer – Energy Storage & SAP Expert

Sunlight Batteries USA; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunlight Batteries USA in Mebane, NC, is hiring a Buyer to support manufacturing through strategic procurement of direct materials, packaging, and services. You’ll execute day-to-day purchasing, manage POs, and keepERP data accurate while collaborating with Planners, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability.

This is a tactical buying role focused on execution, supplier communication, and material readiness, with opportunities to optimize cost and lead times in a

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve shortages.
• Expedite critical materials to avoid downtime.
• Communicate supply risks and support recovery actions.
• Assist with RFQs, cost analysis, and quote packages.
• Implement negotiated pricing/contracts in ERP.
• Track purchase price variances (PPVs) and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead time, MOQ, safety stock).
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and approved supplier lists.
• Support regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Excel/Power BI

APICS/ISM certification

Battery/energy storage knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Sunlight Batteries USA in Mebane, NC, is hiring a Buyer to support manufacturing through strategic procurement of direct materials, packaging, and services. You’ll execute day-to-day purchasing, manage POs, and keepERP data accurate while collaborating with Planners, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure material availability.

This is a tactical buying role focused on execution, supplier communication, and material readiness, with opportunities to optimize cost and lead times in a