Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & Supplier Relations

Voltage Energy Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltage Energy Group in the United States (Timberlake, NC) is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities, from PO creation to supplier onboarding, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and equipment for our renewable energy manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes supplier development, negotiations, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to optimize cost structures while collaborating across internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and business communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement-related systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and track purchase orders in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure purchased materials and services meet quality standards and operational requirements.
• Conduct market research on supplier capabilities, pricing trends, product availability, and industry conditions.
• Manage supplier invoices, settlements, returns, and claims related to materials or services.
• Source and identify new suppliers while supporting supplier qualification, evaluation, and onboarding activities.
• Participate in supplier negotiations, contract execution, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze procurement data and cost structures to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Administration

Cost Analysis and Cost Reduction

Negotiation and Influencing

Data Analysis and Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Organization and Time Management

Continuous Learning Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field

CPPM or other procurement/supply chain certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement Systems

Job description

Voltage Energy Group in the United States (Timberlake, NC) is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities, from PO creation to supplier onboarding, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and equipment for our renewable energy manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes supplier development, negotiations, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities to optimize cost structures while collaborating across internal teams.