Purchasing Agent
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $70000.00 - $85000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing renewable energy company where your work directly supports the successful delivery of solar projects
- Take on a high-impact role that connects purchasing logistics inventory warehousing and field operations
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility and strong long-term career growth potential
- Be part of a collaborative team where your ability to solve problems and keep projects moving will be highly valued
- Work in an industry with real momentum meaningful purpose and long-term opportunity
- Receive strong benefits 401K match profit sharing potential and a stable full-time salaried role
Location: Hybrid role based in St. Paul Minnesota with a combination of in-office and remote flexibility based on training business needs and performance.Note: To be considered you must have purchasing experience with electrical and mechanical materials. Solar or renewable energy industry experience is strongly preferred.About UsWe are a growing renewable energy company delivering high-quality solar solutions for residential commercial agricultural and government clients. Our team is smart collaborative customer-focused and committed to doing great work the right way. We value expertise dependability continuous improvement and strong cross-functional teamwork. Confidential Employer.Job Description
- Manage purchasing of BOM and non-BOM materials to support project schedules and operational needs
- Place purchase orders with suppliers and adjust delivery timing to align with installation schedules
- Source materials obtain quotes negotiate pricing and procure cost-effective solutions
- Plan supply and demand needs including reschedules expedites deferrals and cancellations
- Monitor inventory levels and support stocking programs across warehouse operations
- Update and manage project supply plans in ERP systems to drive warehouse picking and supplier deliveries
- Coordinate closely with field teams operations warehousing estimating design and project management
- Support logistics inventory transfers RMAs and other purchasing-related projects
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while tracking performance on quality speed and cost
- Lead supplier issue resolution and escalate concerns when needed
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal stakeholders to provide updates status and solutions
- Contribute to a positive inclusive and high-accountability team environment
Qualifications
- 3 years of purchasing experience involving electrical and mechanical materials
- Solar or renewable energy industry experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems and spreadsheets including NetSuite Oracle or similar platforms
- Strong organization prioritization and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently manage deadlines and solve problems quickly
- Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments
- Ability to travel occasionally to satellite offices warehouses suppliers or industry events
- Technical and digital proficiency with web-based applications and Google Workspace or similar tools
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary of $70000-$85000
- Hybrid flexibility
- Health insurance with a free employee option
- Free employee dental and vision coverage
- 401K with company match
- PTO paid holidays and floating holiday
- Discretionary profit sharing bonus
- Free employee assistance plan
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven company in a fast-moving industry
JPC-970
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: 3 years of purchasing experience involving electrical and mechanical materials ERP experience. permanent U.S. work authorization.
Nice to haves: Preferred solar or renewable energy experience NetSuite or Oracle experience and inventory or warehouse coordination exposure.
Additional context: Relocation- Yes. Packages - Yes
- Salary Bands:
3-4 years directly relevant purchasing experience: $70000-$76000
5-6 years strong purchasing/procurement experience: $76000-$81000
7 years highly relevant purchasing/supply chain experience: $81000-$85000
Submission Email: Name / Catlin - ;
Quick Recruiter Reference
Hybrid Purchasing Agent role in St. Paul supporting solar project materials purchasing supplier coordination inventory planning and logistics. Need 3 years buying electrical and mechanical materials; solar or renewable experience is preferred. Salary is $70K-$85K with strong benefits and long-term growth potential.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Purchasing Agent - All Energy Solar - JPC 970 - Source
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Client job title: Purchasing Agent
Location: St. Paul MN
On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
Experience: 2
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Purchasing Agent Buyer Procurement Specialist Procurement Agent Materials Buyer Supply Chain Coordinator Strategic Buyer Purchasing Specialist Inventory Planner ERP NetSuite Oracle electrical materials mechanical materials solar renewable energy logistics warehouse coordination.
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Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): St. paul near Minneapolis 3 yrs exp