Buyer

We are currently seeking a Buyer that will support work within the North Americas region. The successful candidate can work in our Sacramento office or from a remote location on the West Coast.

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

What you'll bring:

• 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.
• Must have a good driving record and maintain a valid Driver's License

Physical Demands: 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.

• Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e. attics and crawl spaces).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen.