Senior Buyer, Procurement

T1 Energy • Austin, TX

23h

About The Position

T1 Energy is hiring a Senior Procurement Buyer to own global solar cell and module supply-chain relationships, contract strategy, and risk mitigation. This is a commercially autonomous senior role managing procurement portfolios ranging from $20 million to more than $100 million. The buyer will negotiate directly with international Tier-1 suppliers and develop supply-chain structures that help protect the company from volatile trade laws, changing technology, and geopolitical risks.

The role focuses on utility-scale solar procurement, including TOPCon solar modules, high-volume RFQs, supplier agreements, pricing, warranties, and total cost of ownership analysis. The buyer will work across engineering, legal, project finance, and EPC project management to align production pipelines with field schedules. T1 Energy describes its culture as fast-moving, accountable, respectful, and inclusive, with a no-jerks policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in solar procurement.
• 5–8+ years of advanced utility-scale solar or large-scale industrial energy procurement experience handling high-capacity portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and finalizing multi-million-dollar agreements directly with international Tier-1 companies.
• Deep understanding of global solar supply chains, U.S. clean energy tax credits, and active import/export regulations.
• Mastery of enterprise ERP environments, advanced MRP logic, and strategic data-modeling practices.
• Expertise in Total Cost of Ownership modeling and strategic data modeling.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills spanning procurement, engineering, legal, finance, and field execution.
• Ability to negotiate confidently and make decisions under volatile market conditions and changing trade frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Mandarin fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume RFQ processes and negotiate Master Supply and Service Agreements.
• Negotiate pricing, liquidated damages, and warranty provisions.
• Develop supply-chain architectures to reduce exposure to Section 232 tariffs, AD/CVD duties, and customs delays under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
• Build Total Cost of Ownership models that track polysilicon pricing, manufacturing localization, and macro freight indicators.
• Apply knowledge of the TOPCon solar module supply chain to sourcing strategy and risk management.
• Coordinate with engineering, legal, project finance, and EPC project managers to align production pipelines with field schedules.
• Manage high-value procurement portfolios and supplier relationships end to end.

What This Job Offers

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