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Supply Chain Associate
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
In November 2020, TIME included Heliogen’s HelioHeat™ technology on its Best Inventions of 2020 list. In April 2020, Fast Company selected Heliogen as a recipient of a 2020 World Changing Ideas Award for its technology. The company won the Energy category.
Heliogen is a renewable energy technology company focused on decarbonizing industry and empowering a sustainable civilization. Powered by AI, computer vision, and robotics, Heliogen’s concentrating solar thermal solutions turn sunlight into heat, steam, power or green hydrogen fuel to help industries such as mining, cement, steel, and transportation transition to clean energy. For ambitious business and technology professionals seeking to have a meaningful impact on climate change and the health of humanity and our planet, Heliogen offers the opportunity to address global challenges through collaboration with a world-class, dynamic team of forward-thinking leaders.
About this role:
This is a hybrid role (2-3 days a week onsite) in Houston, TX
In this role, you will:
- Play a key role in project success by effectively supporting supplier procurement and subcontract activities.
- Manage the expediting process, ensuring timely receipt of materials, equipment, and documentation.
- Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks with critical orders and schedules.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Procurement, Engineering, and Quality Assurance.
- Source and approve new suppliers, manage bid packages, and track cost-saving initiatives.
- Coordinate meetings, record minutes, and maintain communication with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Expedite proposals, respond to inquiries, and ensure adherence to bidding instructions.
- Track supplier performance and maintain up-to-date filing systems.
- Navigate procurement regulations, policies, and contracting practices.
- Utilize strong computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and thrive in a collaborative environment.
What's essential:
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (or have 7+ years’ relevant experience in lieu of the degree).
- You have at least 5 years’ experience in procurement/subcontracts/expediting, preferably in EPC or Oil & Gas.
- You're a skilled communicator with experience working across functional groups (Engineering, Construction, Project Management).
- You possess excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills (MS Excel proficiency a must).
- You're comfortable working with complex contracts and influencing stakeholders' decisions.
- You're a positive team player with a commitment to Heliogen's inclusive culture.
- Willingness for domestic travel up to 20% is required.
Desirable:
- Managing major equipment purchases/subcontracts ($1M-$30M).
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Subcontracts Administrator.
- Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
- CPSM, CSCP, ISM certification or equivalent.
- Experience in rapid growth environments.
Heliogen was created at Idealab, the leading technology incubator, and became a public company (NYSE: HLGN) in December 2021. For more information about Heliogen, please visit heliogen.com.
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