Buyer

SUNLIGHT BATTERIES USA INC•Mebane, NC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for procuring direct materials, indirect supplies, packaging, and services required to support production across multiple sites. This role executes day to day purchasing activities, issues and manages purchase orders, maintains ERP data accuracy, resolves supply issues, and supports supplier performance. The Buyer works closely with Planners, Material Managers, Sourcing, Production, Quality, and Finance to ensure continuous material availability. This is a tactical purchasing role, focused on execution, supplier communication, and material readiness.

Requirements

2–3+ years procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing.
Experience with SAP and MRP systems.
Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
Analytical mindset; proficiency in Excel/Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar.
APICS/ISM certification is a plus.
Experience in battery/energy storage is helpful.

Responsibilities

Issue, manage, and confirm purchase orders for materials, packaging, and services.
Maintain accurate supplier data (pricing, lead times, MOQs).
Act on MRP signals (expedite, push out, cancel).
Track open orders and keep ERP dates current.
Serve as primary contact for supplier updates, delivery issues, and documentation.
Address receiving issues, quality holds, and invoice discrepancies.
Support supplier corrective actions with Quality.
Collaborate across teams to resolve shortages.
Expedite critical materials to avoid downtime.
Communicate supply risks and support recovery actions.
Assist with RFQs, cost analysis, and quote packages.
Implement negotiated pricing/contracts in ERP.
Track purchase price variances (PPVs) and support cost reduction initiatives.
Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead time, MOQ, safety stock).
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and approved supplier lists.
Support regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.