Buyer II

Job Overview

The Buyer II is responsible for supporting procurement operations by ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to meet production demands. This role works cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, and internal teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing quotes, issuing and tracking purchase orders, and ensuring materials meet quality and compliance standards. The Buyer II also monitors inventory levels, supports supplier onboarding, and resolves billing discrepancies while driving performance against procurement KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

• Interface with internal departments to implement a plan to support company business strategies.
• Identify material needs by monitoring the production schedule and inventory levels, ensuring sufficient supply to meet demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sourcing teams to review product specifications, forecasts and second-sourcing alternatives.
• Assist in onboarding approved suppliers to provide materials and/or services required to support the pipeline and company objectives.
• Analyze quotes and manage strong rapport with suppliers to leverage favorable prices, payment terms and additional concessions as needed.
• Acquire drawings, material reports, certifications and warranty statements for materials to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Process and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, preventing potential delays and maintaining 98% on-time delivery metric.
• Collaborate with billing and finance team to resolve AP/AR discrepancies.
• Work effectively with limited systems and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Drive strategic decisions to meet procurement metrics, KPIs and performance improvements.

• Requires a HS Diploma.
• 2+ years in procurement, manufacturing, engineering or related experience.

• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems strongly preferred.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.