Commodity Manager II

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Lead procurement cross-functional teams for Tier 2 categories resulting in procurement decisions delivering the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet First Solar requirements. Develop strong business relationships and strategic alliances supporting First Solar’s growth plan. Education/Experience: - BS/BA degree plus 5 or more years of experience in a related technical or business field or 8 years of experience in a related technical or business field - Strong knowledge of operational purchasing processes & concepts - ISM and APICS Certification preferred. Required Skills/Competencies: Participates with executives to establish strategic plans and objectives. Select, evaluate, and develop category plan objectives in areas of technology, quality, cost, flexibility, and service. Execute projects consistent with achieving overall supply management organizational goals. Implement sourcing decisions based on team consensus to weighted scorecard. Decision Making: Problem Solving: Assess, define, and resolve complex supply chain and procurement issues without su...