Smith & Associates
Smith & Associates ranks eighth among all global electronic component distributors with over $14 billion in revenue. We need a Purchasing Specialist to source high‑quality PV panels, inverters, batteries, storage, and more for our solar division. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring optimal pricing, and coordinating with sales, operations, and accounting to meet customer satisfaction.
Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Monitor solar market trends and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders to guide purchasing and sales strategies
Develop, establish, build, and maintain solid vendor relationships. Locate new suppliers while strengthening existing relationships and negotiating credit terms
Maintain and distribute accurate, real‑time pricing data across the organization to ensure market competitiveness
Collaborate with the sales team to align sourcing activities with revenue goals and customer requirements
Source, price negotiate, and expedite purchase orders (POs)
Lead end‑to‑end purchasing processes, including sourcing, price negotiation, and expediting of POs
Demonstrate working knowledge of Smith’s purchasing methodology, commodities, services, industry standards, and terminology
Interface with operations and accounting to ensure POs are processed seamlessly to customer satisfaction
Negotiate beyond standard pricing when possible
Understand solar commodities
Excellent prioritization and follow‑up skills
Serve as liaison between sales, operations, and accounting
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or 3+ years of solar procurement experience
Location Houston, TX 77007
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing
Industries Renewable Energy Services; Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
Smith is an equal opportunity employer.
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Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Monitor solar market trends and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders to guide purchasing and sales strategies
Develop, establish, build, and maintain solid vendor relationships. Locate new suppliers while strengthening existing relationships and negotiating credit terms
Maintain and distribute accurate, real‑time pricing data across the organization to ensure market competitiveness
Collaborate with the sales team to align sourcing activities with revenue goals and customer requirements
Source, price negotiate, and expedite purchase orders (POs)
Lead end‑to‑end purchasing processes, including sourcing, price negotiation, and expediting of POs
Demonstrate working knowledge of Smith’s purchasing methodology, commodities, services, industry standards, and terminology
Interface with operations and accounting to ensure POs are processed seamlessly to customer satisfaction
Negotiate beyond standard pricing when possible
Understand solar commodities
Excellent prioritization and follow‑up skills
Serve as liaison between sales, operations, and accounting
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or 3+ years of solar procurement experience
Location Houston, TX 77007
Senior level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing
Industries Renewable Energy Services; Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
Smith is an equal opportunity employer.
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