Buyer

Powering Positive Change™

In a world of constant change, the only way to make a meaningful impact is to stay ahead of the curve. That’s why at Maxeon Solar Technologies we’ve been pushing the boundaries of solar innovation every day for 35 years – from the very edge of outer space to countless rooftops below.
 

Our highly advanced solar products are powering the fight against climate change in more than 100 countries around the globe. And our brilliant, passionate, and driven team of more than 5,000 people globally are Powering Positive Change™ every day.
 

Are you ready to power positive change?

Summary of the Role:

This Buyer role will be managing various Procurement-related activities for Maxeon’s Global Indirects categories portfolio (e.g., IT, Consultants, temp labour, logistics, financial services, Marketing, etc.). These spend categories are primarily supporting Indirect services, and therefore this role will require interactions with various Maxeon internal stakeholders. This role will be responsible in managing source-to-pay activities for assigned commodities, in compliance with Maxeon’s policies and processes.

The Buyer will ensure that (i) Maxeon gets the best value proposition from its Indirect categories’ suppliers through effective negotiation, (ii) Maxeon’s corporate stakeholders are supported on sourcing and vendor management requirements, and (iii) compliance with Maxeon’s policies and processes is adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely execution of the end-to-end Procure to Pay process for Indirect spend, Contracts and Services and ensuring compliance with Procurement Guidelines.
• Review and Approve purchase requisition and obtain approval of purchase order, and ensure of compliances to company policy and procedures, for all Global entities.
• Work closely with the Global Indirects Procurement Manager/Director to ensure alignment of priorities, goals, and related activities.
• Interface professionally and maintain good rapport with requestors, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders and cross-functional staff regarding issues and plans for resolution.
• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Check support status of assigned commodities; monitor deliveries of open PO’s; Expedite orders
• Monitor status of delivery and make the necessary arrangement for those critical items.
• Sourcing of products/services requested by internal stakeholders.
• Close payment transaction issues. Communicate with Maxeon’s accounting team and giving payment information to the suppliers.
• Support supplier registration and deactivation in the system in compliance of Vendor’s Master procedure.

Required Qualifications:

• Preferably a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business course
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as Buyer in a manufacturing environment
• Has excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Must be highly organized and can strive in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with ERP/Purchasing System or Oracle
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel

Safety Compliance
Your safety is our number one priority at Maxeon. All our employees must complete regular workplace safety training and comply with our mandatory safety standards.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is Maxeon’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. Maxeon will not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by national, local, state or federal laws or regulations.