Sr. Buyer

Status: Exempt Department: Purchasing/Supply Chain

Position Summary: The Sr. Buyer serves a critical role to Plug Power by working to procure necessary parts and components in support of the manufacturing operation while also acting as a lead resource for the rest of the purchasing team. The Sr. Buyer role must establish very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and therefore requires dynamic interpersonal skills. A most successful Sr. Buyer exhibits timely and accurate transactional work, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, hands-on communication skills, and untiring follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects. The ideal candidate is able to self-manage projects and company initiatives with limited direction required from management. This individual may be involved in negotiating short- and long-term agreements, incorporating strategic purchasing initiatives, developing and implementing procurement strategies. Additionally, the Sr. Buyer will be looked to as a purchasing team lead and will service as an advisor and mentor to other purchasing staff. Core Duties and Responsibilities Perform transactional duties including placing of purchase orders to procure material in support of manufacturing and other business functions Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships; communicate regularly to maintain an understanding of timelines and activities which impact supply chain Act as a primary partner to the manufacturing operation by understanding build schedules and managing supply chain activities to increase efficiency and eliminate downtime Take responsibility for accurate and on-time delivery of parts and components; follow-up on PO's with suppliers and manage delivery date expectations as necessary with all relevant stakeholders Understand material specifications and quality metrics affecting assigned parts and components; work collaboratively to resolve quality issues with suppliers Develop strong relationships with suppliers and communicate regularly; manage date pull-ins and push-outs on an ongoing basis Serve as a mentor and advisor to the purchasing team, guiding and directing activities of fellow Buyers as needed Train new team members, acting as advisor and resource Leverage positive working relationships with suppliers based upon mutual benefit; seek favorable terms and conditions which positively impact pricing, quality, payment terms, and others as applicable Track supplier performance and provide regular feedback to relevant stakeholders; set clear expectations with suppliers and work to add/replace suppliers as needed for optimal business results Collaborate with colleagues in the finance department to resolve supplier payment issues Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions Perform all other duties as assigned

Location: Houston, TX Manufacturing Facility

Type: Full time