MRO Purchaser
Hounen Solar America Inc., Summerville, SC, United States
Job Title:
MRO Purchaser (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Buyer)
Department:
Supply Chain
Reports to:
Supply Chain Director
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Summary:
Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, with state-of-the-art production facilities in South Carolina. As a key player in America's growing domestic solar industry, we produce reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.
We are seeking a dedicated
MRO Purchaser
to join our supply chain team. This role focuses on the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., spare parts for production machinery, tools, consumables, lubricants, PPE, facility maintenance items, and third-party services). The position ensures uninterrupted facility and equipment operations, minimizes downtime in our high-volume manufacturing environment, controls costs, optimizes inventory for indirect items, and supports supply chain resilience in the fast-evolving U.S. solar market.
Key Responsibilities
Manage procurement for raw materials and MRO/indirect items
Work closely with production planning, warehouse, and engineering to ensure material availability
Handle supplier sourcing, negotiation, and performance tracking
Monitor inventory levels and support cost control initiativesLead and develop the procurement team
Coordinate with overseas suppliers, primarily in Asia area
Qualifications
2+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with both direct materials and MRO purchasing
Familiar with production planning or supply-demand coordination
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
Experience in solar, battery, or manufacturing industries
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Prior team lead or supervisory experience
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MRO Purchaser (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Buyer)
Department:
Supply Chain
Reports to:
Supply Chain Director
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Summary:
Hounen Solar America Inc. is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic solar modules, with state-of-the-art production facilities in South Carolina. As a key player in America's growing domestic solar industry, we produce reliable, high-performance modules for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale applications.
We are seeking a dedicated
MRO Purchaser
to join our supply chain team. This role focuses on the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., spare parts for production machinery, tools, consumables, lubricants, PPE, facility maintenance items, and third-party services). The position ensures uninterrupted facility and equipment operations, minimizes downtime in our high-volume manufacturing environment, controls costs, optimizes inventory for indirect items, and supports supply chain resilience in the fast-evolving U.S. solar market.
Key Responsibilities
Manage procurement for raw materials and MRO/indirect items
Work closely with production planning, warehouse, and engineering to ensure material availability
Handle supplier sourcing, negotiation, and performance tracking
Monitor inventory levels and support cost control initiativesLead and develop the procurement team
Coordinate with overseas suppliers, primarily in Asia area
Qualifications
2+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with both direct materials and MRO purchasing
Familiar with production planning or supply-demand coordination
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
Experience in solar, battery, or manufacturing industries
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Prior team lead or supervisory experience
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