Purchasing Agent

Chameleon Technologies is searching for a temporary Purchasing Agent for an onsite contract role.  The Purchasing Agent will lead sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and receiving activities that are essential to our product development.  You will work closely with entire technology project teams and accounting, in a fast-paced R&D, early manufacturing environment and perform tactical and strategic procurement activities to ensure our team receives the necessary parts, materials, equipment, and services to meet project schedules, cost targets, and commitment to quality.
   
You will be working at a Seattle-based startup developing breakthrough energy technologies to decarbonize heating and industrial processes around the world. With over $1000MM in venture capital raised from world-renowned investors including Bill Gates to support our vision, we are seeking best-in-class talent to accelerate our impact. The race to decarbonize the planet is on, and our technology has enormous potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of the economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issue RFQ’s and examine bids for new components, supplies, services, and equipment according to our policies and procedures; coordinate with project managers to select final resources
• Place Purchase Orders and act as the primary interface with suppliers, managing delivery status, removing barriers, and resolving issues to ensure timely delivery of components and services
• Keep project managers apprised of schedule delays and alternative vendor options to mitigate program impacts
• Receive deliveries, file packing slips, and deliver components to appropriate project teams
• Assist with adding inventory items into NetSuite
• Evaluate new vendors based on price, quality, reliability, capability, speed, and previous transaction history and develop & maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and service providers
• Negotiate pricing and discounts with the supply chain
• Track and maintain inventory levels of prototype parts in coordination with project managers
• Establish and maintain optimal supply base for efficient material flow – short supplier lead-times, supplier proximity to location, minimize transportation time & cost, utilize stocking programs to drive high inventory turnover & rapid response to demand increases
• Ensure that purchasing documents are complete & accurate and include reasonable business terms and conditions
• Maintain and track pricing history, discounts, and other frequently used vendor records
• Prepare reports as requested (e.g. pricing, part quantities, manufacturing orders and part drawing packages)
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of related experience in a complex hardware manufacturing and testing (lab) environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work individually and in a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of hardware (e.g. aerospace, medical, energy, or similar) purchasing and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to identify supply chain gaps/shortages to maintain internal project timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Prior use of NetSuite a plus

Hourly pay range for this role is $32 – $40.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company:
Chameleon Technologies Inc

Chameleon Technologies is a technical staffing and professional services firm that expertly matches qualified candidates to open positions at well-known companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Chameleon is recognized for the quality of candidates and positions we procure, our reputation as one of the area’s top staffing firms, and our firm’s resourcefulness in strategically blending top companies and top talent since 2000.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, clients benefit from a proven approach that presents the best possible candidate for each available job opportunity – incorporating capabilities, experience,work style and personality, timeframe, and career goals into the match.

Company Size:
20 to 49 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
2000

Website:
http://www.chameleontechnologiesinc.com

Salary : $32 - $40