First Solar
Buyer I
Perrysburg, OH, United States
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About the role
- First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
- Reporting Relationships: - No direct reports.
- First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Responsibilities
- Support supplier qualification activities by gathering information, coordinating evaluations, and communicating with internal stakeholders.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels for assigned materials in alignment with established targets and production needs.
- Communicate supplier quality issues and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to support root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and appropriate material disposition.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with departments and maintain effective communication with assigned suppliers.
- Create and maintain accurate master data to support planning, purchasing, and material management processes.
- Maintain effective communication, support teamwork, and foster a collaborative work environment while applying an enterprise mindset that considers impacts across functions and the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
- Expedite or de‑expedite purchase orders and adjust scheduled quantities as required to support changes in production demand or material requirements.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a business or supply chain discipline, or equivalent experience required.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Supply Chain.
- Experience with MRP concepts and one or more ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
- APICS certification preferred.
Skills
- Proven organizational skills - ability to prioritize.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office or equivalent.
- Demonstrated or familiar with negotiation approaches and methods.
- Good communications and interpersonal skills.
Compensation
- $48,400 - $69,000 annually
Equal opportunity
- Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
- It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodation that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
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