Buyer Logistics and Indirect (Forney)

Scope :

The Indirect and logistics Buyer is responsible for purchasing indirect materials and / or services for Hithium Energy Storage North America business. This position will be working closely with Hithium North America and HQ logistics and testing team to create and implement Hithium procurement process and procedures. As a buyer, your day-to-day job will involve RFQs, RFPs, Supplier Selection, Contract negotiation, Order management, Supplier performance evaluation, Request for payment. You will also be providing regular reports to the stakeholders at the plant level as well as the global supply chain level. This is a remote position. Frequent travel to Hithium Dallas factory and warehouse locations will be required.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for developing and managing logistics (warehousing, storage yard, trucking) procurement strategy for Hithium America businesses.
• Work with Hithium North America logistics team to evaluate and select logistics suppliers, including warehouse and transportation suppliers. Perform due diligence in supplier selection.
• Present business cases for purchase committee to make purchase decisions for logistics and indirect materials.
• Purchase indirect materials for Hithium US business (including 3S test lab in Forney, TX).
• Follow Hithium New supplier registration process to onboard new suppliers to Hithium AVL.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure delivery schedules on time. Expedite deliveries as needed.
• Work with Finance and AP team to process vendor payment requests on time. Monitor vendor payments. Submit expenditure plan on time.
• Monitor and maintain good supplier relations. Complete supplier performance evaluations.
• Responsible for cost-saving initiatives as assigned.
• Work with HQ procurement and process control team to streamline and optimize procurement process for Hithium America operation.

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