Buyer

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Overview

The Sunrun buyer will be responsible for the purchase of materials for the company. They will drive the procurement process and will closely partner with multiple internal departments to assist and review business requirements as needed.   In support of these responsibilities, the buyer will negotiate with suppliers regularly, set and achieve cost reduction targets, examine prices, review and manage availability of products or services, compare scope of works and review alternatives to fulfill objectives.  The buyer will also develop a sourcing and procurement strategy and update policy and procedural documentation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assure the procurement of manufacturing (direct) and non-manufacturing (indirect) materials, equipment and services.

• Create purchase orders from requisitions

• Follow up of purchase orders to ensure that delivery dates are met or exceeded

• Facilitate periodic requests for quotes to all appropriate vendors to insure competitive pricing and payment terms.

• Identify and execute cost and payment terms improvement plans with suppliers. 

• Maintain a vendor scorecard.

Additional responsibilities related to these functions will include:

• Assures requisitions are approved and complete

• Leverages buy opportunities through negotiations and the application of the competitive bidding process

• Requests quotations, sources and places purchase orders for assigned areas of responsibility

• Confirms purchase orders through effective follow-up and communications

• Expedites purchase orders and RFQ’s

• Develops and maintains effective and accurate systems for monitoring of purchase orders and suppliers’ performance

• Highlights and addresses any delays or impacts to meeting supply requirements and 

• Supports the resolution of invoice discrepancies as they relate to incorrect quantity and price

• Interviews vendor representatives

• Provides effective interface with customers and suppliers

• Manages Accumatica as the primary tool for the application of selected purchasing processes

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial or Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive purchasing experience in related fields is required.  

• Business related classes or experience is a plus, such as with APICS or Oracle.  

• Ability to effectively participate as a member of a project team, interfacing with various departmental representatives is required.

• 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 is required

• Solid problem solving and decision making skills are required

• Strong computer skills including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint are required

• Worked in an ERP environment.

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun