Eos Energy Enterprises Buyer
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.
The Buyer is accountable for processing and monitoring purchases for on time delivery and expediting as required to meet business demand.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with designated business unit(s) for purchasing needs
- Document purchasing processes for current and future users
- Monitor on time delivery and expedite as required to meet production demand
- Create, process and track purchasing requests and quotes in ERP or another tool
- Manage open purchase orders and report out status
- Support accounts payable in invoice reconciliation
- Correct discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices in a timely manner
- Support procurement activities in new product launches, track and report out status
- Maintain, consolidate, and improve relationships with existing suppliers to ensure continuity, manage criticalities and strengthen common objectives
- Support request for quotes as needed
- Maintain inventory levels consistent with corporate guidelines
- Maintain accurate and timely standard costs
- Coordinate required procurement communications across corporate companies' business units
- Maintain an effective and timely feedback mechanism to suppliers on service and quality performance
- Assist in the development of material specifications for current and new products
- Initiate and monitor price reductions with suppliers
- Assists in developing solutions to specific problem areas
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environmentHigh organization skills in managing multiple projects simultaneouslyReliable and self-driven able to work independently without regular direct supervisionMust be a provider of excellent customer serviceAttention to detailWork and meet deadlines with minimal supervisionIdentify, analyze and resolve problems in a timely mannerDeal with frequent change, delays or unexpected eventsOrganize effectively, prioritize and manage timeWork overtime / weekends on an as needed basisWork and communicate professionally, verbally, and in written form with internal and external customersAbility to take initiative and drive through to completionAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPointBasic knowledge of ERP systems and reportingTechnical knowledge of materials and manufacturing processesEducation and Experience
Highschool diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor's degree preferred.Minimum of 5 years' experience.Travel
Overnight / North America : Less than 10%Working Conditions
Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.