$70K - 100K a year
Source and negotiate with suppliers, manage purchase orders and inventory, maintain supplier relationships, and analyze procurement metrics.
3-5 years procurement experience in manufacturing/distribution, strong negotiation and vendor management skills, ERP/MRP and Oracle NetSuite proficiency, international purchasing knowledge, and excellent communication.
Join a fast-growing, award-winning company that’s shaking up the solar and power generation industries. At the forefront of solar + storage innovation, we’ve achieved 200% year-over-year growth for five consecutive years—while staying financially rock-solid with zero long-term debt and a portfolio of patented technologies. While others in the industry navigate uncertainty and consolidation, we’re scaling fast and building toward an exciting future—including plans to go public in 2027. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a tight-knit startup—just one that’s growing into a major force. If you’re looking to make a real impact at a company where ideas move fast and results matter, we’d love to meet you. Ask us why we’re thriving when others aren’t. Better yet—interview with us and see for yourself. Please use this link to apply: https://zurl.to/HaJ4?source=CareerSite Location: This is an onsite position at our corporate headquarters in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area) - this is NOT a remote role. Work Eligibility: • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future. • At this time, Sol-Ark is unable to consider candidates on any form of OPT, H1B, C2C or CPT status. The Opportunity: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer & Procurement Specialist to join our team. This individual will develop and execute strategies for sourcing goods and services, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in purchasing, and excellent communication abilities to facilitate both internal and supplier relations. Responsibilities: • Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective and quality materials or products. • Identify, vet, and establish strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance to ensure quality and compliance. • Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders to maintain optimal stock levels. • Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and quality control. • Track and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company policies. • Work closely with internal teams (e.g., logistics, production, and sales) to align procurement with demand. • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in the purchasing process. • Handle supplier disputes, backorders, and delays, ensuring minimal impact on operations. • Prepare detailed reports and analysis of key procurement metrics, cost savings and supplier performance. Required Skills and Qualifications: • 3-5 years’ procurement or buying experience in manufacturing / distribution environment. • Strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, vendor management, understanding of market trends and contractual processes. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in order processing. • Knowledgeable and proficient with ERP/MRP systems, CRM software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). • Direct Experience with Oracle NetSuite is highly desired. • International purchasing experience, logistics, harmonic tariff classification, customs and broker management. • Ability to analyze data and forecast purchasing needs. • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines. • Thorough understanding of production planning and inventory management is preferred. • Effective written and oral communication skills. Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Please use this link to apply: https://zurl.to/HaJ4?source=CareerSite
This job posting was last updated on 9/8/2025