Sr. Associate of Procurement

Position Description

This position is Associate level who will support the Procurement, Logistics, and Sales Operations departments and be responsible for purchasing materials to support residential business projects and for managing all aspects of shipping and delivery to the job sites. It is based in Irvine, California, and requires 10% domestic and international travel.

• Monitor the shipment status and check invoices to request payment to vendors
• Review Bill of Material with the engineering teams for the projects
• Place purchasing orders with the vendors and monitor PO status to follow up the projects
• Coordinate the schedule with the fulfilment team and arrange the project delivery to the job site to meet the installation
• Ensure that goods are shipped in the most timely and efficient manner according to documented processes, including planning the transportation routes, selecting the mode of transportation, and tracking the shipment from pick‑up through delivery while targeting cost reduction, freight savings, service and contractual requirements
• Understand general shipping procedures and documentation
• Continuously track and trace all inbound/outbound shipments, including daily organizing and saving of commercial shipping documents onto our database
• Update daily PO tracking spreadsheet, including PO, delivery, and invoice etc.
• Efficient interaction between vendors and internal teams with the highest level of customer service
• Adhere to existing logistics processes and apply industry and organizational best practices
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree + 1~3 years of experience in a related field
• 1+ years of experience in either procurement and/or supply chain/logistics
• Possession of a valid passport and ability to travel overseas without difficulty
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple, simultaneous projects, issues, and activities
• Strong interpersonal, implementation and facilitation skills
• Strong, self‑motivated team player
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct‑to‑homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world‑class global business in an industry of the future.

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are normally expected to perform regular job duties, and the incumbent must be able to successfully perform all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time

• Pulling – up to 10 pounds
• Pushing – up to 10 pounds
• Carrying – up to 10 pounds
• Lifting – up to 10 pounds

• Typing – F
• Handling – F
• Reaching – F

• Turning – F
• Twisting – F
• Bending – O
• Crouching – O
• Balancing – N
• Climbing – N
• Crawling – N
• Kneeling – N

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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