Buyer (Remote)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to support procurement operations for PV and BESS power system construction projects. The Buyer will manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders (POs), ensuring seamless transactions and timely delivery of goods and services. This role demands strong expertise in ERP systems, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to achieving Perfect Orders.
The Buyer will collaborate with suppliers, track open orders, address any discrepancies between supplier performance and PO terms, and use ERP-generated reports to drive efficiency and accuracy. This role is pivotal to maintaining high standards of transactional excellence in procurement activities.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) for goods and services, meeting project demands and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm PO details and ensure on-time delivery of materials and services.
• Monitor and track open orders, resolving delays or discrepancies as needed.
• Identify and address invoice mismatches with supplier performance to ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Drive transactional excellence by adhering to procurement processes and achieving Perfect Orders standards.
• Utilize ERP system capabilities to develop reports and analyze procurement data for process improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize procurement operations.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 years proven experience in procurement, buying, or related roles within the construction, PV, or energy storage sectors.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, including creating and analyzing reports.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards in purchasing and procurement.

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SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$71,360.00 - $89,200.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J11453

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.