Strategic Purchasing Specialist - Services & MRO

Qcells; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells Georgia Plant in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Service & MRO) to manage procurement for facility services, outsourcing, and maintenance items. You will own PRs from acceptance to payment, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely PO progression in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, a Bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Finance to optimize costs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience (preferably in Services).
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including areas that may not be climate-controlled.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end purchasing process for assigned purchasing requests for Service & MRO items, from initial PR acceptance to final payment completion.
• Manage procurement for specialized factory services, including equipment installation, rigging/machinery moving, facility maintenance, and operational outsourcing.
• Negotiate competitive unit pricing, favorable contract terms, and Service Level Agreements with external vendors and contractors.
• Track and manage PO progress from creation through delivery and service execution.
• Monitor PR/PO/GR statuses and lead AP closing activities for assigned categories.
• Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to resolve payment inquiries and financial discrepancies.
• Evaluate and supervise supplier performance regarding lead time, reactivity, service quality, reliability, and flexibility.
• Act as the primary Supply Chain contact for vendors and service providers within the assigned scope.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to optimize lead times, expedite urgent requests, and resolve operational issues.
• Analyze annual expenditures and report cost-saving metrics in line with company business plans.

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

PowerPoint

Job description

Hanwha Qcells Georgia Plant in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (Service & MRO) to manage procurement for facility services, outsourcing, and maintenance items. You will own PRs from acceptance to payment, negotiate with vendors, and ensure timely PO progression in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, a Bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to collaborate with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Finance to optimize costs and