Basic Job Functions Responsible for obtaining bids and placing orders for supplies materials services and equipment Negotiates pricing and delivery with key vendors supports supplier development activities to established guidelines and in a cost-efficient manner Define sourcing strategies and managing contracts conduct RFQ tendering and cost comparison analysis Responsible for assuring Purchasing Orders are placed and timely deliveries May delegate work to and oversee work of up to two Buyers Essential Functions Responsibilities Responsible for managing the commercial relationship between First Solar and its key local suppliers with full compliance to company s code of conduct Responsible for processing purchase orders according to established guidelines and in a cost-effective manner Responsible for negotiating pricing and other terms with assigned suppliers to improve product cost reduce First Solar inventory and improve cash flow May negotiate and place Purchase Orders for significant capital equipment purchases Independently investigates new suppliers for improved price delivery and quality Participate in and may lead supplier selection qualification evaluation and re-evaluations for current and current suppliers Responsible for managing inventory levels of assigned materials As required expedite or de-expedite deliveries and change scheduled quantities to meet changes in production or requirements including working with Logistics to schedule and arrange timely and cost-effective deliveries Notify suppliers of changes in specification and obtain their approval prior to implementing the change Notify suppliers of quality discrepancies in their incoming material with internal and supplier experts support the identification of root cause and assure corrective action and assure material disposition is appropriate dealt with May work with engineering to modify or finalize specifications Maintains effective communications levels and fosters team building Adheres to all Fi

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