SUPPLY CHAIN BUYER / PLANNER
Do you want to change the world? Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new way to deliver energy to any electric vehicle. At Ample we use advanced robotics to enable fast modular battery swapping that is as fast, as cheap, and as convenient as gas. We are a team of technologists, designers, and environmental enthusiasts who believe that this problem is among one of the most critical challenges of our time. Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.
**ABOUT YOU AND THE ROLE **
We are looking to grow our Purchasing / Supply Chain team, which focuses on cutting-edge engineering, cost-effective global supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution center operations. Ample is seeking a motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Buyer-Planner to support purchasing, planning, and delivery tracking of engineering and manufacturing material needs for our battery, vehicle, and swapping systems. In this role, you will not only act as the catalyst to enabling the end-to-end procurement transactions, but also as the champion to bring continuous improvement to purchasing processes and systems to achieve our ambitious mission of electrifying vehicles globally. The role requires cross-functional engagement and execution within Ample and across the extended global supply chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Execute purchase requisitions to place Purchase Orders (PO’s) as needed and manage purchase orders through invoicing & delivery
● Maintain accurate open PO lines with the inbound quantities and due dates from vendors
● Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage vendors / delivery schedules
● Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers
● Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues and resolution
● Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (sourcing team, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
● Manage project BOMs and engineering changes to minimize obsolete inventory and ensure continuous supply
● Partner with Business Systems and other business stakeholders on continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems
● Work with suppliers in procurement of off-the-shelf parts and manufactured parts ensuring proper authorization of the spend
● Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence & compliance with Ample’s processes and policies
● Navigate dynamic environment of rolling / changing build plans
● Track costing across Ample’s major systems and subsystems to identify cost opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS:
● BS or MS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field of discipline or equivalent experience
● 2 + years’ experience in direct material sourcing, purchasing, inventory management or material planning in a manufacturing and/or Engineering/R&D and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) environment
● Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
● Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance reports to deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses at product or sub-assembly level
● Self-starter with the ability to manage end-to-end purchasing cycle, including generating requisitions, Purchase Order (PO) creation, PO follow-up, goods reception and final payment
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