Supervisor- Purchasing USA

First Solar (US)

118d • $89,800 - $128,000

About The Position

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable. First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Requirements

• 8 years purchasing experience with an Associate’s Degree or 5 years purchasing experience with Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Has thorough knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Purchasing field.
• Knowledge of engineering databases and managing specification changes with suppliers.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• The candidate must be able to work independently across functions and at multiple levels.

Nice To Haves

• In depth knowledge of MRP concepts leveraging one or more ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers and supplier relationships.
• Broad knowledge of techniques used in negotiating cost reductions along with terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Ability to provide direction to sub-ordinates to ensure actions are aligned with corporate goals.
• Ability to train, coach and provide guidance to Associates to enable talent development.
• An understanding of internal controls, and audit practices and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team of buyers for all purchasing activities supporting the First Solar Module Manufacturing organization (North America).
• Responsible for assuring Purchase Orders are placed and deliveries are scheduled & maintained to meet production requirements for the Module Manufacturing organization.
• Provides support with alignment, coaching, and talent development for all subordinates.
• Implements and enforces global purchasing processes and procedures.
• Supports efforts to optimize inventory turns, minimize stock outs, and prevent production disruptions.
• Contributes to the development of Global Purchasing processes and procedures.
• Measures supplier performance metrics.
• Responsible for obtaining bids, negotiating price reductions and placing orders for supplies, materials, services, and equipment.
• Supports the qualification of new suppliers.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees