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Description
First Solar, a high-energy, rapidly growing developer and manufacturer of thin film Photovoltaic (PV) technology in solar modules is seeking driven, results oriented Associates to work in the expanding Ohio design and manufacturing facility.
Summary of Primary Duties:
The successful candidate will develop long term strategies for sourcing and cost reductions needed to meet Company goals. He or she will manage the purchasing function for procurement of raw materials, operating supplies and other purchasing requirements in a cost efficient manner. Successful candidate will be interfacing with other departments and different levels of staff to understand current and future material requirements.
Specific duties include, developing supply strategies for all critical manufacturing materials and supplies, and reviewing and updating Material Action Plans on an annual basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the purchasing of raw materials, operating supplies, capital equipment, services and other supplies in a cost efficient manner; and negotiation of all long-term supplier contracts. The candidate will also manage technical resources needed to drive the qualification of additional sources for existing materials.
He/she will review and monitor all long-term supplier contracts to ensure that the Company is receiving best value; will hire, develop, and supervise the required purchasing staffs for all geographic regions necessary to ensure world class procurement results; assist in the development of the department budget and adheres to the same; interface with other departments and supplier representatives to achieve cost and quality advantages; will be responsible for making sure all ISO:9000 and ISO:14000 requirements relating to purchasing are adhered to.
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Management or Technical Disciplines. MBA or Engineering preferred. ISM or APICS certification preferred.
* Minimum of 5 years of purchasing management experience including at least 2 years of supply chain management experience.
* Minimum of 10 years related materials experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a high growth and/or high tech industry.
* International experience with sourcing, logistics, and material planning.
* This position will travel domestically and internationally as necessary.