Procurement Manager

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SOLTEC is a globally integrated photovoltaic company with a sustainable business model. We believe that our energy comes from our people. We are seeking exceptional bright and talented individuals to join our team.

At SOLTEC we are convinced that this is the beginning of a new era. We have a mission to lead the energy transition.

We are currently in search of our new Procurement Manager. for Soltec North America.

Your goal will be manages supervises and coordinates all aspects of raw materials and/or equipment procurement; oversees activities and operations of the Tracker procurement department and staff.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

The Procurement Manager will work to achieve and exceed quality control & delivery performance targets across all procurement phases in our Trackers Division to improve competitiveness of Soltec North America.

Main responsibilities

• Develops manages and supervises all aspects of procurement including sourcing purchasing fabrication logistics and related administration.
• Drive strategic supplier initiatives including supplier selection development consolidation and platforming methodology.
• Develop and deploy risk mitigation strategies (assurance of supply tariff issues alternative manufacturing cost increases single supplier risks etc).
• Educate train and enforce sourcing procurement processes and policies utilizing innovative business acumen and best practices.
• Evaluate vendor performance for profitability and establish service level standards.
• Leads strategically critical projects that bring exceptional value to the company through total cost reduction key supplier relationships commodity focus supplier consolidation cost/benefit financial analysis and supplier quality management.
• Ensures compliance with government industry best practices and appropriate corporate policies and procedures for purchasing/subcontract activities.
• Develops implements and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BA/BSc) in Mechanical Engineering Business Administration or any other related field or equivalent.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector
• Minimum 5 years related experience with wholesale steel purchases.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing processes: welding rollforming stamping laser cutting bending automatic and robotic processes.
• Knowledge of international and local customs regulations commodity markets international purchasing/sourcing strategy.
• Bilingual: Native or C1/C2 Level at Spanish & English.

Compensation Benefits & Culture

At Soltec we are constantly evaluating market & compensation trends in order to provide our employees an internally equitable and externally competitive total cash approach to compensation benefits and worklife balance.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offer

WHY SOLTEC AMERICA

Family atmosphere. We are in the business of changing the world and thats no small feat. At Soltec you will find a family atmosphere with entrepreneurship spirit always looking forward to the next challenge. We give our best and create deep connections within a passionate and honorable workforce. From the Earth to the Sun we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible and we are doing it together.

Diversity & Inclusion. We promote and sustain a culture of Diversity & Inclusion across the organization to strengthen our company. It shows up in our purpose our work and our practices. How do we know it Our employees tell us.

We nurture our people. You will receive a competitive compensation and package of benefits that will vary depending on your worldwide location and programs that provide additional support to your mental physical financial and social wellbeing.

We foster mobility. In 2022 25% of our North America employees had the opportunity to visit other subsidiaries worldwide and we couldnt be more proud. These visits were primarily for business travel events in our HQ in Spain such as our annual Summit and the Global Project Managers Meeting and teambuilding activities. We know that these trips involved a lot of hard work and were filled with lots of laughter adventure and unforgettable memories.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SOLTEC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin or ancestry sex gender gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy age marital status veteran status physical or mental disability status genetic information citizenship or any other class characteristic protected by federal or applicable state law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.