Location: Hunt Valley Office Job Type: Full-Time MondayFriday Day Shift (8 hours/day) Pay Range: $80000 $90000 per year Position Summary: As the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials components and services for our commercial solar energy projects. Your primary focus will be on executing cost-effective purchasing strategies ensuring quality compliance and maintaining on-time delivery to support project deadlines. Youll work closely with vendors internal project teams engineers and construction professionals to help ensure the successful execution of solar installations. Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end purchasing process for solar equipment materials and subcontracted services
Identify and qualify vendors and suppliers based on quality cost reliability and sustainability
Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs); evaluate bids and negotiate pricing and contract terms
Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to specifications
Collaborate with project managers engineers and finance teams to forecast needs and align with project schedules
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate logistics to avoid delays and cost overruns
Track and report purchasing metrics; identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies contracts and regulatory requirements
Stay informed on market trends including PV technology pricing and supply chain disruptions
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or a related field
5 years of purchasing or procurement experience (preferably in solar or renewable energy)
Strong knowledge of solar components (e.g. PV modules inverters racking systems)
Proven skills in negotiationvendor management and contract administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis for cost comparison and forecasting
Excellent communication organization and project management abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing procurement for commercial solar projects
Familiarity with logistics tariffs and import/export regulations in the solar sector
Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices and supply chain risk management
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