Operational Buyer - Meyer Burger

Meyer Burger - WORK FOR A VISION

Meyer Burger is bringing solar manufacturing back to the US. Our goal is not only to produce the best and most sustainable solar modules in the world, but also to be a truly green company, building a brand that sets new standards for the entire solar industry.

We are a Swiss headquartered manufacturer of high-performance solar cells and modules with production sites in Germany supported by more than 1,200 employees globally. We combine cutting-edge technology with a 70-year history of development and deployment of world-class products. Our experience and culture gives us the courage to lead photovoltaics into a new era. We are now investing in the U.S., bringing our first overseas production plant to Goodyear, Arizona, creating hundreds of jobs.

We are looking for employees who want to create rather than manage, who want to break new grounds as part of a committed team, and bring about lasting change. Become part of something big! Shape the energy generation of the future together with us! If you want to successfully drive the energy transition to 100% renewables and create a premium brand, we look forward to receiving your application as Operational Buyer.

The Role:

The Operatational Buyer will be executing and tracking orders with the aim of ensuring a timely, quality and resource-optimized supply of materials, goods, and services.

Your contribution to our vision (responsibilities):

• Initiate initial purchase of new products and support supply chain and operations departments in purchase order logistics.
• Recording, processing and tracking orders in the SAP system as well as in direct communication with suppliers.
• Timely, quality and cost-efficient of procurement of materials, goods, and services.
• Ensure material availability.
• Entering and maintaining item master data such as prices, availability and delivery times.
• Active communication and information sharing with requestors and suppliers.
• Recognize and initiate preventive measures in the event of problems in the procurement process.
• Consideration of inventory turnover.
• General administrative tasks, e.g. processing and archiving documents, creation of evaluations and reports.
• Material field responsibility with price negotiation.
• Supplier comparisons to minimize material cost.
• Collaboration, develop and leverage internal and external relationships to make a positive impact on the company.
• Optimization of working capital and procurement costs by weighing order size.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

You bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years' experience working in purchasing/buying role or similar.
• Team-based, solution focused with strong skills in analysis, high level of attention to detail, and comfortable with numbers and spreadsheets.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management and adaptability.
• Ability to be accurate, precise and follow set procedures, rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP (SAP preferred) software platforms and Microsoft Office/365 (Outlook, Excel, and Word) required.
• Language skills: English.
• Clean driving record. (Able to drive upon request)

A Plus:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• CAA Certification (Certified Administrative Assistant).
• Professional experience in purchasing, ideally in solar, semiconductor, automotive industry, and or mechanical engineering.
• Bilingual / Spanish

Position is subject to pre-employment background check and drug screen.