Strategic Global Materials Sourcing Lead

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg Township, OH is seeking a procurement leader to guide cross-functional teams for Tier 2 categories, delivering high quality, reliable and valuable outcomes.

The role focuses on global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and maintaining strategic relationships to support First Solar’s growth plan. This position requires a BS/BA with 5+ years in a related field (or 8+ years) and strong knowledge of purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of operational purchasing processes & concepts.
• ISM and APICS Certification preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as global supply management leader for assigned categories.
• Develop and implement a global sourcing with specific negotiation strategies to achieve cost, supply assurance and risk mitigation objectives.
• Lead commercial negotiations with managed supply partners.
• Coordinate aggregation of all sites demand for supplier forecasting and leveraging for cost reduction.
• Proactively manage supplier base ensuring supply with no adverse impact on factory ramp plans.
• Utilize formal benchmarking methods to determine best in class processes and drive improvement.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction programs through the use of Cost- of-Ownership (COO) analysis, cost build-up analysis and supplier competition.
• Measure and track supply performance within spend category.
• Implement inventory optimization programs to optimize inventory turns, inventory investment and service level performance.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate management levels both internally and externally.
• Lead cross functional team and manage supply chain to goals for quality, technology, cost, flexibility and service.
• Demonstrate project management skills in leading cross functional teams.
• Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for legal and environmental issues.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interaction

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA degree + 5+ years experience

ISM and APICS Certification preferred

Job description

First Solar, Inc. in Perrysburg Township, OH is seeking a procurement leader to guide cross-functional teams for Tier 2 categories, delivering high quality, reliable and valuable outcomes.

The role focuses on global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and maintaining strategic relationships to support First Solar’s growth plan. This position requires a BS/BA with 5+ years in a related field (or 8+ years) and strong knowledge of purchasing processes.