Buyer

about 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US... more
San Jose, CA, US... more

Company

Manufacturer of lithium batteries designed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company engages in the manufacturing of electric ...

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Job Description

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

Do you want to help build world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities in the energy industry? We need a Buyer to join our team and ensure the company can rapidly scale its operations to commercialize this technology and change the world.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders Drive supplier selection decisions, routing spend to preferred suppliers and working with technical teams to identify and source itemsGenerate regular reports to provide status updates and tracking of open ordersAssist Sourcing and Supply Managers with supplier onboarding efforts, ensuring that accurate documentation (NDAs, COIs, Terms & Conditions) are in place and supplier information is up to dateWork with warehouse team to monitor inventory levels and determine purchasing needs on a weekly basisCoordinate with suppliers to deliver orders on time while building and maintaining positive supplier relationsIdentify procurement process issues and drive continuous improvement efforts
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor Degree and 3+ years experience specially in procurement or purchasing Strong negotiation and interpersonal skillsAbility to stay organized and exhibit high attention to detail
Additional Skills:
Experience working in R&D or manufacturing environmentsCPP certification preferredExperience with procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms is a plus


To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment.  QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
*QuantumScape does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. 

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