Senior Buyer

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy. We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead the sourcing strategy for a defined portfolio of spend categories within our Procurement organization. You will own the end-to-end buying process from market analysis to ongoing performance management, delivering tangible business impact and supply chain resilience. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Develop sourcing strategies and lead supplier negotiations to achieve best total cost of ownership outcomes. Evaluate bids and proposals using structured scoring frameworks, patterning with cross-functional stakeholders on supplier selection. Define and maintain category roadmaps including sourcing timelines and contract renewal plans. Sourcing and Negotiation Lead competitive sourcing events across assigned categories. Develop negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiation. Evaluate bids and proposals using structured scoring frameworks, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders on supplier selection. Supplier Relationship Management Manage a portfolio of strategic and preferred suppliers, conducting regular business reviews and holding suppliers accountable to contractual commitments. Develop and track supplier scorecards covering delivery performance, quality, cost, responsiveness, and other key metrics. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including single source dependencies and financial instability. Stakeholder Collaboration Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and communicate category plans to leadership. Partner with internal stakeholders to understand demand requirements and embed procurement early in business decisions. Data and Performance Work with Procurement Data Analyst to produce regular reporting for category spend. Report on category KPIs including category spend, vendor performance, maverick spend, etc. Identify opportunities for demand management, specification rationalization and process improvement. Required Skills Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to successfully support diverse company initiatives and business issues Project management and influencing skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, goal‑oriented and time‑sensitive environment Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Procurement, with at least 3 years in a senior buying or strategic sourcing role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings through competitive sourcing and supplier negotiations Strong commercial acumen and experience managing supplier contracts Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (i.e. Oracle, SAP, ZIP, Coupa, etc.) Excellent analytical skills with the ability to build business cases and present to senior stakeholders Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and data modeling Strong understanding of procurement operations vs. sourcing strategy separation The T1 Way We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no‑jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job" attitude. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in. T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr T1 Energy