Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Viridi Parente is a disruptive energy company. We deliver solutions to tomorrow’s problems, today. We develop and manufacture battery energy storage systems and technology for mobile and energy storage applications. We deliver customer-focused solutions, blending environmentally conscious products with a bottom-line mentality. Viridi is headquartered in Buffalo, NY and is excited to be currently expanding into the Richmond, CA area.

Viridi is seeking a self-motivated Buyer to prepare purchase orders for materials and services. This role will be responsible for purchasing manufacturing materials needed for production, as well as monitor inventory levels of current production products.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills with suppliers to help identify cost savings and will be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments’ originating requests.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Review and track requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports, price lists and conformity documentation.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Locate suppliers using sources such as catalogs and the internet and determine applicability.
• Work cross-functionally with engineers, program managers and accounting as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a buying or procurement role
• Experience in manufacturing purchasing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

• Climate-controlled indoor space with open cubicles.
• Exposure to outside elements when walking to and from buildings.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Exposure to heavy moving equipment.
• Possible prolonged exposure to blue light from computer screens.