SeniorBuyer

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy. We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead the sourcing strategy for a defined portfolio of spend categories within our Procurement organization. You will own the end-to-end buying process from market analysis to ongoing performance management, delivering tangible business impact and supply chain resilience. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning  Develop sourcing strategies and lead supplier negotiations to achieve best total cost of ownership outcomes.  Evaluate bids and proposals using structured scoring frameworks patterning with cross-functional stakeholders on supplier selection.  Define and maintain category roadmaps including sourcing timelines and contract renewal plans. Sourcing and Negotiation  Lead competitive sourcing events across assigned categories  Develop negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiation  Evaluate bids and proposals using structured scoring frameworks, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders on supplier selection Supplier Relationship Management  Manage a portfolio of strategic and preferred suppliers, conducting regular business reviews and holding suppliers accountable to contractual commitments  Develop and track supplier scorecards covering delivery performance, quality, cost, responsiveness, and other key metrics,  Identify and mitigate supply chain risks include single source dependencies and financial instability, Sta