Associate Buyer (Manufacturing)

Job Description

About Trina Solar

We are Trina Solar, a global solar energy industry leader. Our mission is a simple one to benefit mankind with solar energy. Driven by innovation, we have set the industry standards in the research and development, manufacture, and scales of PV cells and modules. Leading contractors and developers from around the world choose Trina Solar because we offer the most advanced and reliable technology in our products. Trina Solar, the worlds leading PV and smart energy total solution provider. Power beyond solar.

As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, improve its technology and enter into new markets, we are always looking for people who are hard-working and passionate about solar energy. Join us and become a part of our dedicated professional team and contribute daily to brining clean and reliable solar energy solutions to our customers around the globe in an exciting, challenging and dynamic work environment!

Job Title: Associate Buyer

Department: Procurement

Location: Wilmer, TX

About the Role

The Associate Buyer position is responsible for purchasing materials (direct or indirect) and/or services for Trina PV module manufacturing plant. As a buyer, your day to day job includes RFQ, order management, supplier performance evaluation. You will also be providing regular updates to the stakeholders about the order status. Working with the strategic procurement team to optimizing supply chain to improve cost, efficiency and quality. This position is based in Trina module plant at Wilmer, TX.

Job Responsibilities:

• Onboarding new suppliers to Trina AVL.
• Purchasing material and service to fulfill factory demand.
• Executing PO in Trina order management system (ERP, Oracle).
• Communicating with vendors regarding delivery schedule, quality issues.
• Working with HQ procurement team and logistics team to support custom clearance for oversea deliveries.
• Conducting supplier risk assessment. Initiating risk mitigation plans as necessary.
• Monitoring delivery schedule, providing update to stakeholder.
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationship.
• Initiating and participating cost reduction, continuous improvement programs.
• Timely resolving non-conformance issues.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other equivalent procurement related.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain. Solar module or solar components OEM experience is preferred.
• Familiar with procurement process at manufacturing plant.
• Strong communication skills. Comfortable with communicating with colleagues from different cultures.
• Willing to travel up to 20%, some international travel is required.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork skills. Ability to form and work with cross-functional team.
• Good Microsoft office skills and presentation skills.

We offer rewarding career with attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Interested parties please send full resume with your availability, present and expected salary to us. Trina Solar is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for employment visa status?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Sourcing: 3 years (Required)
• Supplier Management: 3 years (Required)
• Direct Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• Indirect Purchasing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmer, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person