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 adecuado
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.

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 to resolve quality issu

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