T1 Energy builds domestic solar and battery supply chains through advanced American manufacturing. Scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy for America. Backed by Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).
About the role
T1 Energy is looking to hire a Senior Procurement Buyer to own global solar cell and module supply chain relationships, contract strategy, and high-stakes risk mitigation. This is a senior, commercially autonomous role for someone who has managed multi-million dollar procurement portfolios and knows how to structure agreements that protect against volatile trade laws, shifting technology, and real geopolitical risk. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- A seasoned procurement professional with deep command of global solar supply chains and the commercial autonomy to own high-value portfolios end to end
- A skilled, confident negotiator who has drafted and finalized multi-million dollar agreements with international Tier-1 companies
- Analytically rigorous, with genuine expertise in TCO modeling, MRP logic, and strategic data modeling
- Fluent in the regulatory landscape: trade law, tariffs, clean energy tax credits, and import/export compliance
- A strong cross-functional partner who connects procurement strategy to engineering, legal, finance, and field execution
- Calm and decisive under the pressure of volatile markets and shifting trade frameworks
More about this role
T1 Energy is looking to hire a Senior Procurement Buyer to own global solar cell and module supply chain relationships, contract strategy, and high-stakes risk mitigation. This is a senior, commercially autonomous role for someone who has managed multi-million dollar procurement portfolios and knows how to structure agreements that protect against volatile trade laws, shifting technology, and real geopolitical risk.
You’ll manage portfolios ranging from $20M to $100M+, negotiate directly with international Tier-1 suppliers, and build the supply chain architecture that keeps T1 resilient in one of the most complex and fast-moving trade environments in the world. If you know the solar supply chain cold and you’ve got the negotiation track record to back it up, this is the role for you.
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