Sr. Buyer

This purchasing position is responsible for vendor selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for electrical and mechanical production materials and services. This position will be focused on identifying and working with potential suppliers for battery energy storage components and materials. These products and services are to be secured with a focus on total cost (price, cost, quality, and delivery levels) consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning and delivery scheduling of materials, as needed. Job Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers across national and international markets to ensure a reliable and cost‑efficient supply chain. Represent purchasing on various project teams consisting of Systems and Development Engineering, Sales, and Quality Control. Provide follow‑up information to company teams to reduce product obsolescence. Assist the Procurement Manager in establishing and developing relationships with key suppliers and participating in major negotiations to ensure agreements meet the company’s business needs. Generate and maintain complete and accurate purchasing records to facilitate future purchasing decisions. Be responsible for the purchase and on‑time delivery of project and commodity requirements. Evaluate quotations, negotiate purchase price, select final supplier, and place purchase orders for engineering‑approved components. Work with suppliers to understand and communicate blueprint interpretations to eliminate receipt of non‑conforming products. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum price, highest quality and required delivery. Manage and evaluate supplier performance to ensure procurement meets cost, quality, and 100% on‑time delivery. Analyze tariff impact on business and identify supply sources that provide the most cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality of material. Understand and communicate quality requirements to suppliers to ensure compliance. Implement supplier performance management systems, including KPIs and scorecards, to assess supplier reliability and efficiency. Review purchase orders to verify that specifications, drawings and revision levels are referenced. Assist accounting on invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payment to the suppliers. Communicate and work with support organizations to ensure all requirements, such as certifications, test reports and miscellaneous documentation, are incorporated into the purchase order. Identify areas of improvement of purchasing methods and cost‑effective purchasing; identify daily PO releases having savings opportunities and economies of order placement. Apply knowledge of electrical and mechanical components to identify or investigate errors in PO release. Required Qualifications and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business administration, supply chain, economics, and/or engineering preferred. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible purchasing and material control experience in the Energy or renewable energy industry. Previous experience in an electrical/mechanical systems environment preferred. Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global suppliers and contracts. Core Competencies Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Well organized and detail-oriented. Good math and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication skills (written, listening, and verbal). Flexibility and ability to think and react quickly to changing purchasing requirements. Demonstrated emotional intelligence, trust, integrity, high ethical standards and interpersonal competencies. Creative problem‑solving ability, proactive, self‑starter. Ability to develop and maintain positive vendor relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nidec Conversion