Manager, Indirect Procurement
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About the company:
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to create an abundant and decarbonized material future. Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We are looking for a Manager, Indirect Procurement supporting our Indirect spend. You will lead the team responsible for negotiating contracts, analyzing commercial terms, and optimize pricing across an all categories of indirect spend.
You'll work with Strategic Sourcing Managers on your team to develop category strategies and leverage market intelligence to develop alternative sources. You'll have experience in best-practice procurement methods, and work to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, influence and align roadmaps, and cultivate vendor partnerships. You will work closely with a variety of cross-functional internal teams. You are someone who is a self-starter and comfortable working with limited direction while taking full ownership of your domain. You are an effective and passionate problem-solver, who recommends pragmatic alternatives and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and high growth environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models that optimize the value of necessary goods and services purchases
- Conduct research, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis for indirect categories to develop short and long-term strategic plans
- Craft negotiation strategies for the indirect procurement team to execute favorable terms and conditions, identify cost improvement opportunities, and support internal stakeholders in operating with the supply base efficiently
- Establish & report out on KPIs that support company goals and objectives
- Provide category expertise to the indirect team and internal stakeholders to encourage industry best practices and proactively managing commercial risk
- Align with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, People, Legal, Security/Safety) on indirect spend categories to identify opportunities, strengthen the supply base, and plan for budget and savings pipelines
- People manager and coach to the Strategic Sourcing team and the Procurement Operations team
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related field
- 5+ years in purchasing, buying, or procurement
- Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions with incomplete information
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to partner with key stakeholders and build relationships across multi-functional teams
- Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, Smartsheet, or similar analytical tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Previous work in a start-up environment
- Self-starting, entrepreneurial, scrappy, resourceful, problem-solver with a strong work ethic and integrity
- Strong financial and analytical skills, supporting identification of cost savings opportunities and recommendations
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Electric Hydrogen has three compensation zones: The San Carlos Zone, the Natick Zone, and the National Zone. All employees are assigned to a compensation zone depending on their work location. Remote employees will be assigned a compensation zone once their work location is determined. This can be discussed with your recruiter.
- [San Carlos Zone] Manager, Indirect Procurement: $142,000 - $189,000 per year
- [Natick Zone] Manager, Indirect Procurement: $121,000 - $161,000 per year
- [National Zone] Manager, Indirect Procurement: $109,000 - $145,000 per year
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
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