Engineering Procurement Specialist

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

Job Summary

Twelve is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Engineering Team. You will be responsible for sourcing everything from off-the-shelf products to custom engineered parts and subsystems. Component fit and quick delivery are key to meeting our development targets. In this role you will work with Twelve’s engineers to research products and suppliers, lead new vendor relationships, and plan inventory and solutions to accelerate project schedules.

This is a full time role based in Berkeley, CA.

What you’ll do

• Work with Twelve’s Engineering team to source parts, products, materials, etc. for engineering projects.
• Research technologies, vendors, and product solutions to expand Twelve’s engineering and R&D capabilities.
• Come up with creative solutions to respond to part shortages and other unforeseen issues.
• Track and maintain an inventory of standard parts for key projects.
• Develop processes and platforms to simplify ordering, tracking orders, and maintaining a knowledge base of vendors and products.
• Negotiate favorable deals with suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers.
• Forecast supplier availability, fabrication timelines, and costs and help drive key projects to completion on schedule.

Who you are

• Experience purchasing technical products such as mechanical hardware, sensors, electronics, pumps, etc.
• Experience expediting hardware fabrication and procurement processes.
• Ability to understand parts and components requirements and convey those requirements to suppliers.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule and carry out work assignments, initiate and participate in the improvement of procurement practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and research driven.

Twelve Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick days and vacation
• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

Want to work with us but don't see a current opening that fits your background? Email us at talent@twelve.co.