Buyer
SunrunRemote
Full Time
Posted August 18, 2026
$58k - $78k
Solar Energy
Remote
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Job Description
The Buyer purchases goods and services for the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day purchasing workflows, specifically the purchase order (PO) placement process to ensure on time delivery of product and on-time payment of all invoices
- Manages exceptions and works with suppliers to resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies
- Creates purchase orders from requisitions
- Facilitates periodic requests for quote (RFQ) to all appropriate suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and payment terms, as well as managing the portfolio of items that the company carries
- Reviews inventory and purchasing data to support sourcing needs
- Identifies and executes cost and payment term improvement plans with suppliers
- Monitors supplier performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications; maintaining a supplier scorecard to ensure company requirements are met and supplier is aware of their performance
- Assists in contract negotiation and requests quotes to secure competitive pricing
- Collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to maintain quality and delivery standards
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in related field
- Ability to effectively participate as a member of a project team, interfacing with various departmental representatives
- Analytical capability in terms of metrics, volumes, trends, financial information is required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects in an environment of competing priorities
- Solid problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong computer skills including G-Suite knowledge, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Experience in Oracle / SAP / Similar ERP
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