Senior Buyer- Mexico

What We Do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large-scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with additional offices located throughout the United States and worldwide. If all this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!

Role summaryOwn a defined set of commodities and suppliers for production and project builds. Execute day-to-day buying, ensure on-time delivery, and drive year-over-year cost improvement while maintaining data accuracy in the ERP and supplier compliance with terms.

Key responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials; confirm acknowledgments, ship dates, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate item, vendor, and pricing data in ERP; resolve PO, receipt, and invoice mismatches with AP.
• Execute sourcing events for spot buys and competitive quotes; analyze total landed cost and award per policy.
• Track supplier performance for OTIF, quality, and responsiveness; run weekly supplier huddles and corrective actions.
• Manage inventory targets for assigned parts; reduce excess and slow-moving stock; propose MOQ and lead time changes.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, and Quality on ECOs, alternates, and risk buys; support NPI transitions.
• Monitor PPV, lead time, and expedite fees; escalate risks early with clear recovery plans.
• Prepare reports for KPIs and quarterly supplier reviews; maintain clean audit trails and contract files.
• Support customs and logistics documentation accuracy for cross-border shipments.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 10-15 years of purchasing in maquila or manufacturing; electronics or electro-mechanical a plus.
• Proficiency with an ERP such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle; strong Excel.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, quotes, and basic contracts; comfort with BOMs and part specs.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
• Strong follow-through; able to manage a large PO queue and multiple deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with cross-border logistics and Mexican import programs.
• Supplier development or basic cost analysis exposure.
• Certification, such as CPSM or APICS, is a plus.

Benefits

Compensation And Benefits

The salary for this role will range between 35,000 and 40,000 annually ( USD)

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason, including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.

Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at careers@terabase.energy with any staffing-related inquiries.