Strategic Manufacturing Buyer

Voltage Energy; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltage Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing execution and supplier management within our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure the timely supply of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining quality standards and controlling costs.

You will play a key role in supplier coordination, cost management, and procurement process improvement, collaborating with Production, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize sourcing and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, supplier mgmt and contract negotiation.
• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate cost, performance and risk.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, place, and track purchase orders in line with procedures.
• Ensure materials and services meet quality and production requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and timely delivery of materials.
• Conduct market research on pricing, supply trends and material availability.
• Manage supplier communications, issue resolution, and returns/claims.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to expand sourcing capabilities.
• Support supplier negotiations, contract execution and cost control.
• Analyze cost structures and identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain procurement data and support reporting activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Bilingual EN/ZH

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Voltage Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing execution and supplier management within our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will ensure the timely supply of materials, equipment, and services while maintaining quality standards and controlling costs.

You will play a key role in supplier coordination, cost management, and procurement process improvement, collaborating with Production, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize sourcing and performance.