Procurement Specialist

About Our Client: It is an American Solar Supply Chain Company that provides sustainable and reliable solar manufacturing solutions to meet the growing demand of solar industry in the US. 

About the Position: We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and supply coordination activities for a U.S.-based solar manufacturing operation. This role is built around two equally critical functions: raw material procurement and logistics/freight management. On the materials side, you will own sourcing and purchasing of key production inputs including copper wire, tin alloy, and related solar manufacturing materials. On the logistics side, you will manage relationships with freight forwarders, trucking carriers, and customs brokers to keep inbound and outbound shipments on track. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in both areas and can take ownership of procurement and logistics coordination responsibilities with minimal supervision. 

Compensation:$70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience 

Work location in the USA: Richardson, TX 75081 

Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

Raw Material Procurement 

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for key production materials — including copper wire, tin alloy, spools, flux, chemicals, and other solar ribbon manufacturing inputs 
• Issue and track purchase orders from requisition to delivery 
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms with domestic and international suppliers 
• Monitor commodity pricing trends (copper, tin, and related materials) and proactively communicate potential cost impacts to management 

Logistics & Freight Service Management 

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, domestic trucking carriers, and customs brokers as ongoing service providers — not just on a transactional basis 
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, shipping documentation, and delivery tracking 
• Oversee import compliance documentation and customs clearance for international shipments 
• Identify alternative logistics providers and benchmark service levels and rates periodically 
• Proactively resolve freight delays, damage claims, and customs-related issues to minimize operational disruption 

Supplier Management 

• Maintain and develop a reliable supplier base with a focus on quality, lead time, and compliance 
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support onboarding of new vendors 
• Manage supplier documentation and certifications 
• Maintain organized procurement records, contracts, and supplier communications 

Cross-functional Coordination 

• Work closely with warehouse, production, and finance teams to align procurement with operational needs 
• Support inventory planning and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within ERP/inventory systems 
• Assist in generating purchasing reports and cost analyses 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred 
• 2-5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment — required 
• Hands-on experience purchasing industrial raw materials required — copper wire, metal alloys, or comparable commodity inputs strongly preferred 
• Hands-on experience coordinating with freight forwarders, trucking carriers, and customs brokers required 
• Experience with import compliance documentation and international shipment coordination preferred 
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus 

SKILLS 

• Strong negotiation and supplier/vendor relationship management skills 
• Working knowledge of incoterms, customs clearance processes, and import documentation 
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar) preferred 
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 
• Ability to respond quickly to operational and supply chain issues in a production environment 
• Clear and effective communicator across internal teams and external vendors 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• A hands-on procurement professional who is equally comfortable negotiating with suppliers and coordinating with logistics providers 
• Someone who takes ownership of materials, vendors, and logistics coordination in a fast-moving manufacturing environment 
• Understands the direct impact of supply continuity on a production line and acts accordingly 
• A proactive communicator who surfaces problems early and works toward solutions 
• Comfortable operating in a lean and evolving organization where processes continue to develop 

LinHR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under LinHR's Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

LinHR is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for LinHR. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications. We encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

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