Position Summary

The Senior Buyer serves a critical role to Plug Power by working to procure necessary parts and components in support of the manufacturing operation while also acting as a lead resource for the rest of the purchasing team. The Senior Buyer role must establish very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and therefore requires dynamic interpersonal skills. A most successful Senior Buyer exhibits timely and accurate transactional work, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, hands-on communication skills, and untiring follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects. The idóneo candidate is able to self-manage projects and company initiatives with limited direction required from management. This individual may be involved in negotiating short-and-long-term agreements, incorporating strategic purchasing initiatives, developing and implementing procurement strategies. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will be looked to as a purchasing team lead and will service as an advisor and mentor to other purchasing staff.

Sr. Buyer Status:

Exempt

Department:

Purchasing/Supply Chain

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer serves a critical role to Plug Power by working to procure necessary parts and components in support of the manufacturing operation while also acting as a lead resource for the rest of the purchasing team. The Senior Buyer role must establish very strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and therefore requires dynamic interpersonal skills. A most successful Senior Buyer exhibits timely and accurate transactional work, exceptional cross-functional collaboration, hands-on communication skills, and untiring follow-up to ensure completion of critical tasks and projects.



The ideal candidate is able to self-manage projects and company initiatives with limited direction required from management. This individual may be involved in negotiating short-and-long-term agreements, incorporating strategic purchasing initiatives, developing and implementing procurement strategies. Additionally, the Senior Buyer will service as an advisor and mentor to other purchasing staff.

Core Duties And Responsibilities

- Perform transactional duties including placing of purchase orders to procure material in support of manufacturing and other business functions
- Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships;
communicate regularly to maintain an understanding of timelines and activities which impact supply chain
- Act as a primary partner to the manufacturing operation by understanding build schedules and managing supply chain activities to increase efficiency and eliminate downtime
- Take responsibility for accurate and on-time delivery of parts and components;
follow-up on PO's with suppliers and manage delivery date expectations as necessary with all relevant stakeholders
- Understand material specifications and quality metrics affecting assigned parts and components;
work collaboratively toresolve quality issues with suppliers
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers and communicate regularly;
manage date pull-ins and push-outs on an ongoing basis
- Serve as a mentor and advisor to the purchasing team, guiding and directing activities of fellow Buyers as needed
- Train new team members, acting as advisor and resource
- Leverage positive working relationships with suppliers based upon mutual benefit;
seek favorable terms and conditions which positively impact pricing, quality,

📌 Sr. Buyer - Indirect Procurement (Madrid)
🏢 Plug Power
📍 Madrid