Procurement Specialist

The Purchasing specialist is responsible for ensuring that our facility is accurately stocked in a timely fashion with all appropriate needs to allow for uninterrupted manufacturing.

**Description**:
**Overview**
- The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for ensuring that our facility is accurately stocked in a timely fashion with all appropriate needs to allow for uninterrupted manufacturing.**Responsibilities**
- 1. Supplier management: Assist with identifying and evaluating suitable suppliers. Maintain regular contact with long-term suppliers to bolster the relationship. Assist in evaluating supplies to ensure they meet company standards and pricing requirements.- 2. Material planning: Follow established purchasing plan according to company production plan and requirements. Follow up with suppliers to make sure raw materials are provided on time.- 3. Purchase price negotiation: Work with suppliers to find cost savings and identify/qualify for promotion opportunities.- 4. Purchase order (PO) management: Follow-up on purchase orders, including order confirmation and PO progress. Follow up and coordinate delivery times.- 5. Material management: Assist in the management of product stock, by helping to provide cycle counts and coordinating scrap and scrap disposal.- 6. Quality management: Monitor delivered materials to ensure they meet company standards and requirements.- 7. Supply chain coordination: Coordinate product logistics, as needed.- 8. Cost control: Find ways to control purchasing costs on raw materials, product price, transportation cost, duties, taxes, and setup costs.- 9. Data analysis and reporting: Pull regular and ad-hoc reports for management including purchasing and supply chain data.- 10. Complete any other tasks as assigned by management.**Required Education/Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university in business, supply chain management, or other related degree/programs
- Fluency in English. Bi-lingual in Chinese (Mandarin) language helpful.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality management, and Cost Control responsibilities.
- PV solar industry experience preferred.
- Understanding and knowledge of Texas sales and use tax exemption and W-9 forms required.

**Competencies**
- Acceptable level of proficiency in communication to collaborate effectively with coworkers and vendors.
- Capacity to quickly learn required skills, such as basic office equipment and selected company software programs.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret complex figures and text.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a team player.**Salary**:
$22 - $27 per hour