Strategic Solar Materials Buyer

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Houston is seeking a Buyer to drive efficient procurement for solar panel manufacturing, sourcing quality materials, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires collaboration with production, engineering and QA, deep knowledge of solar materials and supply chain practices, strong data analysis, and travel to vendor sites as needed. You will monitor supplier performance, manage cost budgets, and support continuous improvement in sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills to drive cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent analytical abilities with proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials for solar panel manufacturing, focusing on cost, quality, and timely delivery.
• Research and identify suppliers, evaluate capabilities, negotiate contracts and terms.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to address supply chain changes.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and QA to align procurement requirements.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to enable communication and continuous improvement.
• Analyze procurement data to optimize strategies and reduce costs.
• Coordinate with logistics to manage inventory and minimize stockouts.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and sustainability policies.
• Track monthly cost savings and supply shortages.
• Supervise supplier performance on lead-time, reactivity, reliability, and flexibility.
• Manage material cost budgets, obsolescence, and cost-reduction processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop supplier capabilities.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Houston is seeking a Buyer to drive efficient procurement for solar panel manufacturing, sourcing quality materials, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires collaboration with production, engineering and QA, deep knowledge of solar materials and supply chain practices, strong data analysis, and travel to vendor sites as needed. You will monitor supplier performance, manage cost budgets, and support continuous improvement in sustainability