Buyer / Procurement Specialist

**Buyer / Procurement Specialist** **Location:** Greenville, NC **Employment Type:** Full\-time, On\-site, Exempt **Summary** We are seeking an experienced **Buyer / Procurement Specialist** to join our team in support of a new, state\-of\-the\-art solar manufacturing facility in **Greenville, NC** . In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring both direct and indirect materials and services essential to our operations. This position plays a key role in building and managing a reliable, cost\-effective supply base to support our growing business. Occasional overtime may be required. **Key Responsibilities** * Identify, develop, and qualify new sources of goods and services with a focus on **supply base optimization** and cost efficiency. * **Negotiate** with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure best total value for the organization. * **Monitor and manage supplier performance** , including price competitiveness, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and quality standards. * Collaborate with **Supplier Quality** and other departments to resolve quality or performance issues. * Review and evaluate supplier bids and proposals; provide sourcing recommendations to leadership. * Negotiate and manage **contract terms and conditions** to ensure compliance and minimize risk. * Resolve **invoice discrepancies** and other procurement\-related issues in a timely manner. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and other procurement\-related projects as assigned. **Qualifications** * **Bachelor’s degree** in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or a related field preferred. * **E** xperience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Proficiency in **Microsoft Office Suite** (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required. * Hands\-on experience with **SAP** or a similar **ERP system** preferred. * **Professional certifications** (e.g., Certified Purchasing Professional – CPP, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager – CPPM) is a plus. * **Fluency in Mandarin** is an asset but not required. * Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, with a proactive and results\-oriented mindset. **Company Summary:** Boviet Solar, www.bovietsolar.com, is a global solar technology company founded in 2013, specializing in high\-efficiency solar cells and modules using advanced PERC and N\-Type technologies. With manufacturing operations in Vietnam and the U.S.—including our plant in Greenville, NC which serves as the working site for this role—and a strong presence across North America and Europe, the company is recognized as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 manufacturer and a top global producer by leading industry analysts DISCLAIMER: *The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.* *Comply with company policies and applicable laws. Employees are required to read and understand company policies, complete required training, seek clarification when questions arise, and keep up with changes as their roles and responsibilities change. Non\-compliance with applicable laws, company policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines could lead to termination.*