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The Boring Company
Bastrop, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2024

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

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Responsibilities
  • Work directly with project managers and engineers to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions to a variety of construction challenges
  • Create comprehensive cost estimates to drive decision making 
  • Develop strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing, act as primary point of contact for key Las Vegas based suppliers.  
  • Assist in development and implementation of purchasing systems and processes to improve company efficiency 
  • Execute all purchase orders for Las Vegas operation; handle purchases quickly and without error. Communicate order status to internal customers and coordinate delivery logistics 
  • Source critical items, working directly with the project manager, field engineers, and field technicians  
  • Manage rental equipment delivery and return, develop system to ensure that rental utilization is maximized and that rentals are returned in a timely manner 
  • Resolve invoice issues with suppliers to ensure vendor payment 
  • Report and monitor inventory counts of tunneling supplies     


Basic Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar discipline
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  
  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Effective time management and multitasking skills; addresses all tasks with a sense of urgency
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to complete tasks independently with minimal oversight 
  • Ability to identify problems and quickly implement solutions
  • Driver’s license, vehicle, and good driving record 


Additional Requirements
  • Position may require extended work hours and weekend work.
  • Must be willing to drive personal vehicle for company tasks as needed. 


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Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.


Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.


The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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