Supply Chain Procurement Manager

Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy and climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that’s why we launched SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based recycling company.

The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew, and ultimately recycle yesterday’s solar panels for tomorrow’s clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry.

About the role:

As the Supply Chain Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement function within the PV recycle factory industry, have knowledge of chemical materials sourcing and support PV glass factory sourcing when necessary. You will work closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of all goods and services required by the company. You will also work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure that production schedules are met and quality standards are maintained. Your role will involve developing and executing procurement strategies to drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Drive supply chain activities to ensure full compliance with country/sector compliance policies, procedures and standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery of all goods and services required by the company.
• Work closely with the manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure that production schedules are met, and quality standards are maintained.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Continuously improve the procurement process and systems
• Drive to create synergies from end-to-end supply chain cross multi functions and partners (commercial, production, procurement, customers, and suppliers) and standardize operational processes and goals.
  
  

Education, Training and Professional Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 8 years of full supply chain experience such as Planning, procurement, logistics experience in a complex multinational environment, with at least 5 years focusing on end to end supply chain management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, with negotiation skills a plus
• Ability to develop processes and manage projects
• MS Outlook, Word & Excel, w/ intermediate Excel skills recommended. (pivot tables, vlookup, index/match, sumif, etc.)
• Experience with ERP system processes and implementations preferred
• Knowledge of Incoterms, transportation modes, and understanding of carrier tariffs
• Good team player and comfortable to work in a challenging business environment.
  
  

You don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think this role is for you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right person for this role.

You will be working alongside a highly successful team who deliver amazing innovative work in the solar PV industry! The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew and ultimately recycle yesterday’s solar panels for tomorrow’s clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs.

Solar power is one of the most powerful tools humanity has in our fight against climate change. But for solar to truly scale to its full potential, we need to create renewable supply chains and a vibrant secondary market for upcycled panels and recycled materials. Since its launch in 2022, SOLARCYCLE has assembled a world-class management team with experience scaling companies and organizations such as Amazon, Nextracker, Sierra Club, Solaria, and SunPower. The company has secured high-volume contracts with industry leaders such as AES, EDF Renewables North America, EDP Renewables North America, Greenbacker, Ørsted, Qcells, Silfab, Silicon Ranch, and Sunrun. This is the next frontier - ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable and domestic supply of the critical minerals needed for the next wave of solar. We exist to make clean energy massively scalable and even more sustainable by radically advancing recycling technology and infrastructure for the solar industry. If this resonates with you, we really want to meet you.