Strategic Procurement Specialist

Stored Energy Systems•Longmont, CO

13d•$70,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting New Product Development (NPD) purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of prototype, beta build, and initial production materials. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, and the Purchasing team to develop and manage the supply base, coordinate material readiness, and ensure smooth transition of new products into production.

Requirements

5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in an NPI or engineering-focused role.
Strong knowledge of sourcing in Cables, Electronics, PCBAs, and Metal Fabrication.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

ERP/MRP system experience.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Handle purchasing for prototypes and proof-of-concept parts.
Manage purchasing activities for Beta Build programs.
Set up and execute initial material buys (up to a quarter’s worth) to support production readiness.
Coordinate with the Purchasing team and collaborate with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Develop and maintain a responsive prototype supply base for quick-turn requirements and new supplier development.
Work with Quality Control (QC) to understand inspection needs and priorities for NPD builds.
Partner with Engineering to develop or identify new technologies and suppliers to support innovative product development.
Coordinate the hand-off of materials and supply chain processes from NPI to Production.
Collaborate with the Distribution Center (DC) to ensure proper system and supply line (SL) data setup.
Act as the point of contact for documentation control for the purchasing department for item set up at the time of release.
Ensure SCM processes are being applied and followed by cross-functional teams during projects and business activities.
Represent Purchasing in NPI meetings and Engineering in Purchasing meetings to ensure alignment and communication.
Report directly to Procurement, with a high level of Engineering team support for supply chain needs.