Senior Buyer at Natron Energy

Holland, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, BatteriesIndustries

Requirements

5-10 years procurement experience in manufacturing, including pilot to NPI manufacturing
Proven supplier management experience, including supplier performance reviews
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred
Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes, components, and supply chain management
Fluency in statistical problem-solving techniques as applied to procurement and manufacturing operations
Experience with NetSuite and the associated system maintenance
Experience working with contract manufacturers locally and internationally
Proficiency in MS office including advanced Excel skills
Significant prior experience as a buyer for programs involving hardware device manufacturing, preferably in the field of batteries

Responsibilities

Lead regular and special procurement of goods, materials, components or services in line with cost, quality and delivery targets
Maintain continuous supply of the goods/materials critical to company operations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to develop component specifications, compile forecasts for vendors, and assist operations in managing the impact of supply constraints
Explore market opportunities to reduce costs by identifying, engaging, and negotiating with existing and new vendors and suppliers
Assess and evaluate suppliers with supplier performance reviews to ensure compliance and manage performance improvement activities
Source and assess quotations from potential suppliers
Prepare purchase orders with selected suppliers to meet organizational targets and requirements
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Support product change requests and review and communicate the impact on capacity plans
Maintain active communication with vendors and stakeholders to rapidly identify and communicate changes in the supply of goods critical to company operations
Participate in supply/inventory reviews and communicate possible risks, shortfalls, and oversupply to the company’s demand forecast

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NetSuiteAdvanced ExcelMS OfficeSupplier ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurementStatistical Problem-SolvingContract ManufacturingManufacturing Processes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Buyer position?

The salary is competitive with other Bay Area staff manufacturing procurement positions, but specific details are not provided.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work onsite?

This is an onsite position, and employees must work on site in Holland, MI.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5-10 years procurement experience in manufacturing, proven supplier management experience, strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain, experience with NetSuite, and proficiency in MS Office including advanced Excel.

What kind of company culture does Natron Energy have?

The role requires a strong collaborator with a positive attitude who engages internal and external stakeholders and does what it takes to get the job done.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Buyer role?

Qualified candidates have significant prior experience as a buyer for hardware device manufacturing programs, preferably in batteries, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Natron Energy

Sodium-based battery solutions for various industries

About Natron Energy

Natron Energy provides sodium-based battery technology for large-scale electricity consumers, targeting markets like data centers, industrial mobility, telecom, and electric vehicle (EV) fast charging. Their batteries efficiently store and release energy, offering solutions that are fire-safe and compatible with existing technologies. Natron differentiates itself by focusing on the efficiency and safety of its products, which can be used as standalone items or integrated solutions. The company's goal is to help businesses save costs and reduce downtime through reliable energy storage.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$235.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

51-200Employees