Buyer, EBOS

About Bay Wa r.e.
Bay Wa r.e. Solar Systems LLC (Bay Wa r.e.) is a solar supply partner providing panels, racking, inverters, energy storage, and eBOS components to local, independent solar installers. We deliver a differentiated experience for customers and vendor partners through expert logistics and innovative solutions.

Our mission is to be the preferred solar and energy storage partner, and our vision is to drive stable, long-term adoption of renewable energy. We offer best-in-class products, dedicated support, and services that help installation companies work smarter and grow faster. Here, people come first — their ideas, collaboration, and commitment power our mission.

Want to get to know us better? Check out our e-magazine, Solar Review.

We strive to offer progressive benefits to our employees. We believe that our employees and our culture are the foundation of the work that we do.

• The total compensation range $60k-$70k per year. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

• 401k with up to 5% Employer match
• Health Premium covered at 100% for individuals (for select plans)
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Group & Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Paid family leave up to 12 weeks

The Procurement Manager for Electrical Balance of Systems (EBOS) is responsible for setting up, planning, executing, and maintaining vendor-specific purchasing plans that align with company revenue and profitability goals and market strategy for this vital product category. This role involves coordinating internal teams and our vendor partners to ensure timely supply of required EBOS products by leveraging expertise in commodity purchasing, deep product category knowledge, and skillful vendor relationship management.

This position reports to the Director of Procurement.

• Supply Planning (30%):
  Setup new processes aligned with this category, ensure full utilization of system capacity, execute with accuracy and efficiency, develop and execute item-specific supply plans using demand inputs, reconcile plans with trends, forecasts, inventory levels, product life-cycle events, and budgets. Maintain days inventory on hand, forward days of supply, and excess and aging targetsli>
• Procurement Lifecycle Management (30%):
  Oversee complete procurement lifecycle from planning and PO placement to delivery coordination and final receipt for stocking PO and direct-to-customers shipments. Maintain up-to-date PO information and provide regular inventory purchase updates.
• Vendor Relationship Management (30%):
  Serve as the primary interface with vendors for planning, order management, delivery coordination, and issue resolution. Build productive relationships, understand product offerings, lead times, order quantities, and contractual terms. Secure preferential pricing and reduce costs.
• Collaboration and Coordination (10%):
  Work with Sales, Branch Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Product Strategy, and Business Operations to maintain inventory health, adhere to procurement processes, and resolve discrepancies. Deploy processes and training specific to the EBOS category and support initiatives like new vendor onboarding and item lifecycle transitions.

• Supply Planning (30%):
  • Setup processes aligned with category standards.
  • Ensure high-volume order accuracy and efficiency.
  • Integrate demand plans into supplier-specific purchasing plans.
  • Reconcile purchasing plans with strategy, timelines, and availability.
  • Place POs with item, quantity, price, and fulfillment timelines.
  • Monitor inventory and open POs to support sales targets and revenue goals.
• Procurement Lifecycle Management (30%):
  • Review and confirm vendor status of allocated production capacities and open orders.
  • Maintain accurate PO data for pricing, timelines, and delivery expectations.
  • Coordinate spot-buy opportunities with Sales, Product Strategy, and Branch Management.
• Vendor Relationship Management (30%):
  • Lead regular vendor meetings on open orders, availability, and…