Procurement Analyst

Bloom Energy • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, the vision is a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy, achieved through pioneering solutions in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies. For over two decades, Bloom Energy has been at the forefront of the global energy transition, empowering critical industries like AI-driven data centers, hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities with energy abundance. With over 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed globally, Bloom Energy is a trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies, offering unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability. The company thrives on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation, aiming to create a brighter, more sustainable future. They are seeking a Procurement Analyst to join their team in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Purchasing Manager. This is a fully on-site, in-office role 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Requires a general understanding of supply chain management, competitive analysis, cost analysis, cost avoidance and reduction, negotiation, commodity knowledge, information systems / commerce, and procure-to-pay
• B.S./B.A. Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline preferred or equal equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Strong knowledge of Purchasing best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication skills and teamwork skills
• Strong foundation in Excel with pivot tables, lookups, formula writing and dashboards
• Experience creating & presenting with MS PowerPoint is required

Nice To Haves

• Business experience in high technology low volume / high mix product industries preferred
• Visio process flow - Preferred
• Bilingual English / Mandarin speaking for working with Asia supply chain is highly desired
• Experience using Oracle ERP, Business Analytics, and Agile PLM software – preferred
• APICS CSSP or CPIM or ISM CPSM certification – preferred

Responsibilities

• Procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency requirements
• Reviews Oracle MRP on a regular basis; adjusts part and supplier settings to match the dynamic demand and supply requirements
• Executes pull-ins, push outs, cancellations, expedites and new orders at minimal cost as required
• Material excess & shortage tracking and reporting
• Support or lead regular meetings with all buyers to make sure PO management is up to date
• Oversee overall procurement process, work with buyers to standardize processes
• Collect and analyze procurement data (e.g.: PO dates accuracy, On time Shipment data, etc..), suggest improvement areas
• Conduct routine cost-benefit analysis and contribute to continual process improvement
• Implements and follows purchasing business processes and work instructions
• Drives transaction discipline
• Adheres to purchasing policies and company business standards of conduct
• Selects suppliers from the Approved Vendor List, issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates price and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner
• Works with suppliers to utilize iSupplier to access their purchasing information, acknowledge requests/orders, provide updated order status and issue invoices
• Coordinates with Supplier Commodity Management to provide suppliers with forecasts
• Assists in evaluating supplier performance
• May participate in supplier business meetings and audits to maintain strong working relationships
• Interfaces with Accounting and Receiving to resolve invoice and receiving problems
• Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of Engineering Change Notices and part releases
• Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives, as requested

Benefits

• competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level