Buyer, Procurement

T1 Energy • Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

T1 Energy is hiring a Junior Procurement Buyer to support the tactical and operational execution of procurement for its renewables portfolio. The role focuses on purchase order execution, ERP data integrity, shipment tracking, and invoice reconciliation, helping keep a high-volume solar manufacturing operation supplied and on schedule. The buyer will work with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams, and will have the opportunity to develop a career in solar procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in solar procurement.
• 1–3 years of direct experience in manufacturing procurement, logistics operations, or project purchasing.
• Foundational knowledge of ERP workflows.
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data sorting.
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Organized, process-minded approach and reliable follow-through on transactions.
• Clear and dependable communication skills.
• Calm and dependable in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Basic familiarity with renewable energy technologies or the core components of a solar PV layout is heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue, execute, and track standard purchase orders for PV cells, modules, and component-level systems up to $15 million under pre-vetted pricing frameworks.
• Monitor daily international and domestic freight statuses and work with port agents and logistics coordinators to flag potential delivery delays.
• Maintain ERP data integrity by updating material prices, lead times, and arrival windows daily.
• Audit and reconcile physical receipts and Bills of Lading against supplier invoices and purchase order parameters using three-way matching before submitting them to Accounts Payable.
• Serve as the primary contact for routine Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier account managers regarding shipping schedules and material documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level