MRO Buyer (Hybrid)

Job Description

Volt is immediately hiring for an MRO Buyer in Fort Mill, SC.

As an MRO Buyer, you will:

Source, evaluate, and manage a diverse supplier base for MRO materials critical to solar PV manufacturing equipment (e.g., spare parts for wafer saws, thin-film deposition systems, testing machines, maintenance tools, safety supplies, lubricants, electrical components).

Skillfully negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve significant cost savings and establish reliable, consistent supply chains for daily maintenance requirements.

Collaborate with maintenance teams to analyze historical usage patterns, accurately forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and proactively prevent production downtime.

Ensure all MRO procurement activities strictly adhere to relevant safety (OSHA, NFPA), environmental (EPA), and industry quality (IEC standards) regulations.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline the Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) process.

Foster strong partnerships with maintenance, engineering, and finance teams to effectively prioritize both critical MR&O needs and strategic CAPEX initiatives.

Coordinate seamlessly with logistics and legal teams to navigate customs clearance processes, manage complex installation logistics, and ensure full contract compliance for imported equipment and materials.

Provide clear and concise regular updates to leadership regarding procurement progress, cost variances against budget, and proactive risk mitigation strategies for both MR&O and CAPEX expenditures.

Proactively identify and implement opportunities to consolidate suppliers across both MR&O and CAPEX categories, leveraging volume discounts and establishing standardized contract terms.

Ensure meticulous adherence of all procurement activities to company policies, relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR, EAR for imported equipment).

Prepare comprehensive performance reports detailing achieved cost savings, on-time delivery metrics, and asset utilization rates for both operational and capital purchases.This is a full time, direct hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in both MR&O and CAPEX procurement, with a strong preference for experience within manufacturing (ideally solar PV, semiconductor, or other heavy industrial sectors).

Success in managing high-value CAPEX projects, including all aspects of vendor selection, contract negotiation, and seamless project coordination.

Strategic thinker with the ability to effectively balance immediate operational maintenance needs with long-term capital investment objectives.

Highly detail-oriented with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively address supply chain disruptions and complex contractual issues.

Adaptable and flexible to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving renewable energy environment with shifting priorities.Salary: $66,000 - $89,000 per year.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Full-time