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Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jul 3, 2022
Last Date
Aug 3, 2022
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Job Description
Join Sunfolding as we improve the infrastructure driving solar power's rise throughout the world. With a collaborative, dynamic team and a ground-breaking technology, Sunfolding has developed and is deploying a solar tracker that delivers lower cost, easier installation, and lighter environmental impact. We answer to innovation. We strive for inclusivity. We act with integrity. And we are expanding the boundaries of where solar can go.Click here to learn more about what makes Sunfolding a great place to work.
The OpportunityReporting to our Director of Supply Chain, this key position will drive on time delivery and cost reductions. This role will require interaction with the entire Sunfolding team and a high-level of coordination and planning.
Location: Remote consideredResponsibilities- Purchase materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.
- Qualify vendors, evaluate bids, and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
- Manage complex third party supplier and manufacturing with responsibilities of buying, planning and logistics.
- Track purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain a current database of vendor information.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
- Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
- Undertake research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Provide quotes as requested.
- Provide feedback to internal customers and update reports daily.
- Manage supplier logistics to Sunfolding customer sites.
Requirements- Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
- Commercially and financially aware.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
- Proactively contributes to the team.
- Resilient, self motivated and able to work well under pressure.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or 6-8 years buying experience
- Excellent knowledge of planning and quality control principles
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred
- Working knowledge of logistics
- Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem solving abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication abilities
Commitment to DiversitySunfolding’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment is foundational to our Mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Commitment to SafetyAs part of our commitment to health and safety, Sunfolding requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. New employees must be able to provide proof of vaccination on their first day of work. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been administered. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a sincerely held religious belief, medical condition, or disability, Sunfolding will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with applicable law. Job Specification
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