Procurement Specialist

LinHR Consulting • Richardson, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supply coordination activities for a U.S.-based solar manufacturing operation. This role is built around two equally critical functions: raw material procurement and logistics/freight management. On the materials side, you will own sourcing and purchasing of key production inputs including copper wire, tin alloy, and related solar manufacturing materials. On the logistics side, you will manage relationships with freight forwarders, trucking carriers, and customs brokers to keep inbound and outbound shipments on track. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in both areas and can take ownership of procurement and logistics coordination responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment — required
• Hands-on experience purchasing industrial raw materials required — copper wire, metal alloys, or comparable commodity inputs strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience coordinating with freight forwarders, trucking carriers, and customs brokers required
• Strong negotiation and supplier/vendor relationship management skills
• Working knowledge of incoterms, customs clearance processes, and import documentation
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to respond quickly to operational and supply chain issues in a production environment
• Clear and effective communicator across internal teams and external vendors

Nice To Haves

• Experience with import compliance documentation and international shipment coordination preferred
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus
• experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) preferred
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for key production materials — including copper wire, tin alloy, spools, flux, chemicals, and other solar ribbon manufacturing inputs
• Issue and track purchase orders from requisition to delivery
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms with domestic and international suppliers
• Monitor commodity pricing trends (copper, tin, and related materials) and proactively communicate potential cost impacts to management
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, domestic trucking carriers, and customs brokers as ongoing service providers — not just on a transactional basis
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, shipping documentation, and delivery tracking
• Oversee import compliance documentation and customs clearance for international shipments
• Identify alternative logistics providers and benchmark service levels and rates periodically
• Proactively resolve freight delays, damage claims, and customs-related issues to minimize operational disruption
• Maintain and develop a reliable supplier base with a focus on quality, lead time, and compliance
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support onboarding of new vendors
• Manage supplier documentation and certifications
• Maintain organized procurement records, contracts, and supplier communications
• Work closely with warehouse, production, and finance teams to align procurement with operational needs
• Support inventory planning and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within ERP/inventory systems
• Assist in generating purchasing reports and cost analyses

Benefits

• Accommodations for people with disabilities

What This Job Offers

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