Senior Inkoper

Job Description

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with additional offices located throughout the United States and worldwide. If all this piques your interest, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Senior Buyer at Terabase Energy, you will lead the procurement strategy for assigned products and services, ensuring the organization secures the best quality materials at optimal prices. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with project specifications. This role requires negotiation skills, ability to read part drawings, market awareness, and a strong analytical mindset to achieve cost-saving goals while maintaining supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage the procurement processes, including placing, tracking, and managing purchase orders for materials and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure high performance and quality outcomes.
• Understand the technical requirements provided on drawing packages.
• Analyze suppliers and negotiate contracts to achieve best value.
• Monitor vendor performance against key performance indicators and address any issues or opportunities for improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align purchasing decisions with overall project goals and budgets.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all purchasing activities and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably within the manufacturing or renewable energy sectors.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supporting manufacturing assembly teams.
• Experience working with engineering teams.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Understanding vendor capacity and pipeline.

Compensation And Benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The expected salary range for this role is $80,000-90,000 DOE.

Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression
• 401k match
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance
• And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected] with any staffing-related inquiries.