Group Technologies Hiring for Purchasing Agent at Woodinville, WA Full Time

Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 is the largest commercial manufacturer and supplier of silicon battery technology, elevating performance for every type of battery application. With headquarters in Seattle and Woodinville, WA, Group14 enables battery manufacturers and world-leading OEMs in automotive, consumer electronics, and beyond to achieve transformational milestones for a more sustainable future.

Backed by notable strategic investors and customers such as Porsche AG, Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), BASF, Showa Denko, and SK Inc, Group14 recently raised a $614 million Series C round and secured an additional $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale its technology.

WE’RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD

The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.

Group14’s dedication to meeting the battery demands of today through lithium-silicon battery innovation and scalable commercial manufacturing processes are what differentiates us and makes us a reliable partner. Recognized by the Department of Energy for its novel, drop-in ready nanomaterials and reliable industrial-scale process, Group14 serves the global transition to an all-electric future.

The Purchasing Agent works closely with Corporate, Engineering, and R&D teams to purchase goods, materials, and services to identify needs and match supplier’s solutions while assuring that operational needs are met. We look for you to establish, develop, and maintain the supplier relationship and performance to meet corporate targets.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Perform a variety of transactional work in SAP-based procurement application for a wide variety of goods and services; convert purchase requisitions into purchasing orders and to submit them on behalf of employees, placing orders on vendor websites, change PO’s, enter goods receipts, communicate status with stakeholders, etc.

• Participate in negotiations and use creative ways to drive Value Based Sourcing and assist in the implementation and expansion of payment terms.

• Support sourcing decisions in close collaboration with Corporate, R&D and Engineering.

• Analyze engineering and R&D requirements and communicate requirements to the suppliers.

• Conducting research on potential products, vendors and services and comparing price and quality to ensure the best deal.

• Draft and prepare quotations, other standard agreements, and approvals in line with internal procedures.

• Negotiate order quantities and prices with suppliers for fledgling projects with shifting deadlines.

• Develop and retain strong supplier relationships and manage partnerships with cross functional teams and internal stakeholders.

• Guide employees through the procurement process to ensure compliance to all company guidelines and purchasing policies and procedures.

• Maintains price lists, controls files, and monitor vendor and carrier performance records in accordance to purchasing standards.

• Working closely with the accounting team to ensure invoices and bills are paid on time.

• Support company-wide procurement processes in supplier selection, contract and product/service change negotiations, and business performance reviews.

• Leverage reminders and tasks to follow up on open issues and manage multiple priorities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of experience in a procurement/buyer role with a strong preference for those that have worked in a development and/or R&D environment.

• The role requires a candidate that has a balance of technical and administrative skills. The preferred candidate will be organized, have excellent SAP skills (preferably in procurement), experience in customer service, excellent written and oral communication skills, and basic to intermediate skills in accounts payable.

• Demonstrated ability to understand Engineering technical specifications.

• Must have strong digital foundation and be able to pick up software systems quickly.

• Knowledge and experience relating to documentation, logistics, insurance, packing, customs brokers and freight for domestic and international transactions.

• A high degree of ownership of procurement, the ability to adapt to issues as they arise, and provide solutions.

GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Benefits are 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents)

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Stock options

GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel Group14 is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work.

Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.

The base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000. Actual pay depends on various factors, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.