Procurement Analyst

Who we are: 

Electra is electrifying ironmaking to decarbonize steelmaking  and eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global CO2 emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing intermittent renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry.  

With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

What you will do: 

As a Procurement Analyst on the Operations and Supply Chain team, you will focus on supporting supply chain operational excellence by tracking and reporting on supplier and vendor development, material forecasting and supply, and key performance metrics through accurate data analysis. Most of your time will be spent researching, monitoring, and reporting data on supplier and vendor information, procurement strategy, and developing purchasing plans for consumables, MRO, and commodities.  In this role you will: 

• Monitor and report on raw material, service, component, and related requirements from engineering, R&D, and production specifications and schedules purchasing plans to avoid supply shortages 
• Provide Supply Chain Management and Leadership teams with data analysis on subjects such as raw material development, market situations, supplier landscape, and latest news on current supplier base 
• Support the Procurement team with data visualization, bid analysis, business intelligence, and vendor performance tracking and reporting 
• Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of raw materials, consumables, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), and commodities 
• Develop and maintain accurate expense forecasts and plans and internal and external continuous improvement initiatives 
• Conduct market research to identify key suppliers and recommend cost-efficient purchasing strategies 
• Assisting with Procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards 
• Propose and create dashboards to capture, visualize, and present vendor performance metrics 
• Investigate operational needs, problems, and opportunities to create and present solutions in strategic purchasing, gain visibility, and mitigate procurement risks 
• Assist in process improvement efforts to improve data quality and efficient execution 
• Other duties as assigned 

What we need you to bring to the team: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or Supply Chain 
• 3 years combined experience in data analysis with a focus on operations/supply chain activities 
• Demonstrated expertise, familiarity, and ease with handling large data sets to analyze, draw conclusions and present a coherent viewpoint 
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems 
• Strong business skills with a focus on risk mitigation 
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed 
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

 What we want you to bring to the team: 

• Experience working with chemical or hydrometallurgical raw material purchasing 
• Experience or the desire to be in a dynamic startup environment 
• A critical thinking mindset and focus on finding answers 
• A safety-first mindset; share potential risks with others before they result in hazardous outcomes 
• A desire to challenge yourself and take on increasing responsibilities as the company grows 

  What’s in it for you: 

• Career growth 
• Opportunity to develop new processes  
• Opportunity to support a wide variety of projects 
• Recognition and appreciation 
• The ability to share your perspectives and opinions in a hyper-collaborative environment 

Compensation:  

• The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 annually and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.   

Benefits For You: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans 
• Unlimited PTO 
• $1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 

Benefits For Your Family: 

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans 
• $3,600 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible return-to-work options 

Benefits For Your Future: 

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options