Buyer II

Position Overview:

Solid Power is seeking a Buyer II to join our talented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of next generation, all solid‐state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast‐paced, collaborative team environment. This role will have a hand in the materials, inventory, and logistics that enable Solid Power’s technical teams to deliver and grow.  Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing negotiation, purchasing and be excellent in data analysis with SAP specific experience.

Job Duties:

• Take direction from and collaborate with procurement team and assist in the creation of purchase requisitions, research, and supplier management.
• Purchase materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for Solid Power.
• Help qualify vendors, evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services.
• Coordinate with engineers and scientists to provide support in obtaining best materials, equipment, and tools.
• Review quotations and supporting documents for data accuracy. Monitor approval routing.
• Communicate via email or phone with suppliers to obtain delivery dates, revised quotations, improved terms.
• Issue Purchase Orders. Obtain receipt acknowledgments, add documentation to PO, provide order status to business owners.
• Review invoices and work to resolve discrepancies with business owners and Accounts Payable team.
• Compliance: relay procurement process to suppliers and the team members to include process and system training.
• Perform other related procurement tasks as needed, i.e., reporting, expediting, obtaining quotes, and gathering information from suppliers.
• Record keeping – managing projects and associated quotes, internally obtaining signatures, attaching supporting documentation to Purchase Orders.
• Work with Finance to properly code Purchase Orders and provide information related to the purchase.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related discipline preferred.  
• 4+ years’ experience within purchasing for manufacturing.
• APICS certification/CPM certification preferred.
• Proficient in ERP systems, (SAP preferred) / Microsoft Suite.
• Must have relatable sales/contracts negotiation experience.
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and have a high sense of urgency.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a self-motivated problem solver.
• Experience in hazardous materials and international shipping preferred.
• Experience in coordinating with Logistics in determining best freight rates preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Thornton, CO.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

Benefits: Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer-paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, PTO, cell phone reimbursement, and participation in the Company bonus and equity plan.

All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

No soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!

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