Procurement Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance (employee + dependets

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Portland, OR is seeking a procurement professional to join our supply chain team onsite. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive key procurement activities to meet program milestones.

You’ll manage purchase orders, coordinate with engineering on specs, perform price analyses, and resolve shortages. We offer equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance for moving to Portland.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience in high-complexity manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems to manage procurement workflows.
• Experience managing ECOs in fast-paced R&D or production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma in supply chain context.
• Collaborating with Engineering to define specs for procurement and sourcing.
• Qualified candidates with some of these skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare, issue, and lifecycle-manage purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Support sourcing and quoting of materials, coordinating with engineering on specs.
• Perform price and cost analyses to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify/resolve material shortages and supply chain issues.
• Manage full supplier lifecycle from onboarding to performance monitoring.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Supply chain management

Cross-functional teamwork

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon .

Key Responsibilities

• Panthalassa is seeking a procurement professional to join our supply chain team. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and executing key procurement activities. In this role, you will build and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance aligns with our program milestones and business objectives.
• Lead the preparation, issuance, and lifecycle management of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Support sourcing, and quoting of new materials and services, coordinating with the engineering team to understand technical specifications and project timelines.
• Perform rigorous Price and/or Cost Analysis to ensure competitive pricing
• Identify and resolve material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and supply chain issues.
• Manage full supplier lifecycle activities from initial vendor onboarding and compliance setup to active performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables meet critical program milestones and quality standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of procurement experience in a high-complexity manufacturing environment
• In-depth understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Experience utilizing an ERP system to manage procurement workflows
• Experience managing Engineering Change Orders (ECO) within a faced paced, high-mix R&D or production environment
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles in a supply chain context.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional Engineering departments to define specifications for procurement, evaluating supplier capabilities, and sourcing specialized components..
• The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
• If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
• Cash compensation of $80,000 - $110,000
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
• Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).