Buyer
Salary range: $78,000 - $110,000 per year
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for material and equipment purchasing for projects including but not limited to sourcing material, obtaining quotes, creating purchase orders, issuing approved purchase orders to vendors, tracking deliveries, and maintaining budgets and schedules for material and equipment deliveries.
- Operate procurement processes and procedures for the Company.
- Assess current supplier material availability, existing inventory and maintain knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability.
- Collaborate with project management team to coordinate and track all project-related procurement activities.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager(s) to develop and maintain inventory databases for all supplies and material used.
- Collaborate with other department and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
- Collaborate with sales and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory.
- Review materials for multiple projects and determine opportunities to make strategic buys
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
- Communicate inventory status, risks, and opportunities to project management team.
- Develop and advance vendor relationships including improving and managing pricing and discount structures.
- Review purchase orders and purchase contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
- Negotiate and complete contracts, as directed by the Company, with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
- Review and evaluate purchase request forms for accuracy and completeness; gather, record, and complete purchase data.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
- Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Prepare and present market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Utilize construction software or other related software to manage budgets, schedules & project documentation.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in the solar or electrical industry.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 1-3 years of related or training.
- Must have the ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated organization and analytical skills and the ability to diagnose and analyze problems and drive appropriate solutions.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in an organized and accurate manner.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.
- Must have a good driving record and maintain a valid Driver’s License
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit or stand at a desk for 6-8 hours per day performing tasks on a computer
- Requires minimal physical effort with periods of walking and standing with light lifting of files
- Minimal bending, stooping or reaching.
- Occasional exposure to environmental elements during remote visits.
Working Conditions:
- Requiring normal safety precautions with minimal occupational health and safety risks
- Moderate to low noise levels
- Requires considerable concentration
- Stresses induced by changing environment, diversity in the organization, strict deadlines and high volume of workload
What We Offer:
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer Match 401(k) Plan.
What’s Next:
Submit your application and resume for review. If your experience is a match for a current or future need, we will connect with you to learn more about your background and schedule an initial phone interview. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!
Baywa.re Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.