2027 Entry Level Buyer

Principal Accountabilities

• Continuously practices and demonstrates Safety and acts in adherence to Our Values in Action.
• EFFECTIVELY evaluates, improves, and sustains supplier performance, including but not limited to: quality, cost, delivery, lead-time, bid & proposal turn-times, project & field support, etc.
• IDENTIFIES opportunities for cost reduction.
• SEESKS assistance to utilize cost modeling techniques and analyze TCO to ensure the best overall value to Solar.
• MANAGES and MAINTAINS the supplier relationship at a day-to-day and strategic level.
• Day-to-day activities include purchase order issuance and maintenance, grief resolution, and business review meetings.
• Strategic activities include working with the Supply Chain Leadership and/or Sourcing Specialist to define the buyer-supplier relationship that determines as well as executes the strategic direction (Hold, Grow, Consolidate, Exit).
• ASSISTS and PARTICIPATES in commercial negotiations and is ACCOUNTABLE for contract execution and maintenance.
• PARTICIPATES in and SUPPORTS cross functional teaming in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• SUPPORTS new product introduction, global strategic sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and consistent supply from qualified suppliers to support business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• The position requires a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with ERP software and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Fluency in Business English in written and oral form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another related field.
• Prior internship or previous work experience in Supply Chain.
• Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.).
• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• 6-Sigma Blackbelt Certification.