Buyer at JA Solar AZ LLC

Duties and responsibilities: 

Order and maintain adequate material volume on-site in advance of production according to upcoming supply schedule 

Release purchase orders to support upcoming planned production, work in process and finished products inventory levels  

Support and provide direction regarding material availability or limitations against inventory/productions plans and develop action plans 

Gather necessary resources to address action items and follow up on all material shortage-related issues 

Communicate/ elevate issues as needed. 

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Actively interact with manufacturing, quality, planning, warehousing & transportation to solve material issues & react to consumption patterns 

Follow up on quality issues to and find a resolution with supplier and internal team 

Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies within area of responsibility 

Frequent data maintenance of parts, vendor, and quality documentation 

Measure and report supplier scorecard for supplier success 

Drive for standardization and continuous improvement of processes 

Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

3 years of supply chain experience  

Supply and or demand planning experience strongly preferred 

Experience in purchasing and demand planning desired 

Proficient in Microsoft Office  

APICS or CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Effective demonstration of interpersonal and team facilitation skills that are customer oriented  

Adaptability-able to work in a fast- paced high growth dynamic environment. Ability to rapidly pivot to respond to new challenges and variety. 

Capable of strategic cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Customer Service to ensure team alignment and to execute strategic planning initiatives  

 Strong technical skills around data management, analytics, data processing and problem solving & project management skills  

 Strong organizational skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail  Able to effectively interact with all levels of management  

 Be highly “process driven” and continuously improve the supply chain, planning, scheduling, and materials management  

Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate ideas and expectations  

Working conditions: 

Works in office 

Sitting for extended periods of time 

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse 

Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 

Physical requirements:  

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times 

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities 

EEO/AA Statement  

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.