Procurement Specialist

Zap Energy • Everett, WA

18h • $85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to support our rapidly evolving Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, startup environment and is excited to help build and scale procurement processes from the ground up.
You will play a critical role in sourcing, supplier management, and ensuring the health and performance of our supply base. This position requires strong organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Experience issuing RFQs/RFPs and negotiating with suppliers
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, lead time adherance)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or high-tech environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using procurement platforms (e.g., Procurify, Coupa, SAP) and project/work management tools (e.g., Jira) to manage sourcing workflows and supplier activities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to early-stage or scaling companies
• Continuous improvement or process development experience
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities including issuing and managing RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs to suppliers
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships
• Monitor and drive supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality metrics
• Track and maintain status across multiple parts and suppliers, ensuring clear visibility of risks and timelines
• Develop and maintain a structured supplier list within assigned commodity areas
• Communicate supply chain status, risks, and updates effectively to internal stakeholders
• Support the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of procurement and supply chain processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate workflows as the company scales
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
• Develop and maintain procurement categories assigned to you, ensuring a robust supply base and adequate capacity.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven company working on one of the world’s most important challenges
• Desire to move fast on a disruptive technology.
• Opportunity to shape and build supply chain processes from the ground up
• Collaborative, innovative, and fast-moving team environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

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