Buyer II
Buyer II
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Alameda, CA
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We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You AreWe are looking for a Procurement Specialist skilled in direct and indirect categories to join our growing supply chain team. This role will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand and address the needs of internal customers across the business. Duties include finding and evaluating potential partners and suppliers, leading or assisting in negotiation of key terms and conditions as well as pricing, placing Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders, and overall management of third party relationships across various categories of spend.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support various departments (Battery engineering, commercialization, research etc) in their small- to midsize-procurement of diverse products and services.
- Use Coupa platform to create free text Purchase Requests, punchout catalog purchases, purchases using virtual cards, manage Purchase Orders, status of invoices and payments, onboard new suppliers.
- Create Master Data records in the ERP, when needed, ahead of a purchase.
- Support and inform internal stakeholders in sourcing and supplier selection activities.
- Manage supplier onboarding process to ensure suppliers are correctly onboarded into Coupa.
- Ensure all purchases are made following the purchasing policies guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Negotiate pricing and other Terms and Conditions of purchases by collaborating with the stakeholders and legal team.
- Work on procurement process and tool improvement projects.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- 3-4 years of purchasing, procurement, or related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain, or equivalent
- Knowledge and comprehension of end-to-end procurement processes and best practices. ERP or Procure to Pay experience preferred (Coupa, SAGE X3 or other).
- High organizational skills to effectively manage competing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional internal customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives.
- Action and detailed oriented
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
Work Schedule
Regular Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Payscale Disclosure
The starting base pay for this role is between $98,000 and $123,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Working at SilaWe believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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