What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing renewable energy company where your work directly supports the successful delivery of solar projects
- Take on a high-impact role that connects purchasing, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and field operations
- Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility and strong long-term career growth potential
- Be part of a collaborative team where your ability to solve problems and keep projects moving will be highly valued
- Work in an industry with real momentum, meaningful purpose, and long-term opportunity
- Receive strong benefits, 401K match, profit sharing potential, and a stable full-time salaried role
Location: Hybrid role based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a combination of in-office and remote flexibility based on training, business needs, and performance.
Note: To be considered, you must have purchasing experience with electrical and mechanical materials. Solar or renewable energy industry experience is strongly preferred.
About Us
We are a growing renewable energy company delivering high-quality solar solutions for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government clients. Our team is smart, collaborative, customer-focused, and committed to doing great work the right way. We value expertise, dependability, continuous improvement, and strong cross-functional teamwork. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage purchasing of BOM and non-BOM materials to support project schedules and operational needs
- Place purchase orders with suppliers and adjust delivery timing to align with installation schedules
- Source materials, obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and procure cost-effective solutions
- Plan supply and demand needs, including reschedules, expedites, deferrals, and cancellations
- Monitor inventory levels and support stocking programs across warehouse operations
- Update and manage project supply plans in ERP systems to drive warehouse picking and supplier deliveries
- Coordinate closely with field teams, operations, warehousing, estimating, design, and project management
- Support logistics, inventory transfers, RMAs, and other purchasing-related projects
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while tracking performance on quality, speed, and cost
- Lead supplier issue resolution and escalate concerns when needed
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal stakeholders to provide updates, status, and solutions
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-accountability team environment
Qualifications
- 3 years of purchasing experience involving electrical and mechanical materials
- Solar or renewable energy industry experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems and spreadsheets, including NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and solve problems quickly
- Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments
- Ability to travel occasionally to satellite offices, warehouses, suppliers, or industry events
- Technical and digital proficiency with web-based applications and Google Workspace or similar tools
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Competitive base salary of $70,000-$85,000
- Hybrid flexibility
- Health insurance with a free employee option
- Free employee dental and vision coverage
- 401K with company match
- PTO, paid holidays, and floating holiday
- Discretionary profit sharing bonus
- Free employee assistance plan
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven company in a fast-moving industry
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000