What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at AirJoule?
Title: Procurement Specialist
Report: VP of Supply Chain
Location: Newark, DE
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Travel: Occasional
About AirJoule, LLC
Are you passionate about making a difference in the fight against climate change? Then AirJoule is the place for you! We are a joint venture between GE Vernova and AirJoule Technologies (formerly Montana Technologies), and a leader in the global sustainability transition. Our revolutionary atmosphere water harvesting technology enables transformative HVAC products that help our customers save money on their energy bills while reducing their environmental impact. The same core technology also enables atmospheric water harvesting products that create clean, abundant, and decentralized water for industrial, commercial, and humanitarian purposes. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who wants to make a real-world impact, we encourage you to apply!
Position Summary
AirJoule is seeking a highly motivated and detail-focused Procurement Specialist to support our sourcing efforts and help establish and maintain the purchasing process. This role will enable the success of our operations and engineering teams. The Procurement Specialist will help us implement supply chain for critical materials, introduce product quality standards and support cost reduction efforts. This is a critical role in the company and enables the growth of our business on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Attain and maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and supply items
- Partner with engineering, production teams when there are changes to products/BOMs and inform the vendors of the same
- Purchase order management:
- Generation of PO’s
- Effective follow-through to track on-time delivery
- Maintenance of material reorder process (plus identification of areas for improvement)
- Communicate with vendors regarding requested dates of incoming orders to meet production demand
- Create/maintain vendor information, including account numbers and order processes for each vendor
- Partner with other cross functional teams as needed
- Schedule freight picks ups and deliveries
- Lead liaising between vendors and Accounts Payable (AP) with 3-way match.
- Negotiate quotes and contracts (purchasing agreements).
- Support publishing AJ Purchasing T’s & C’s.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a buyer, purchasing, or procurement role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes
- Proficiency with MRP and ERP.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office.
- Strong organizational, analytical, detail-oriented and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work as part of a team
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Other Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. AirJoule is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
AirJoule’s Benefits
In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, it is AirJoule’s policy to provide a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall well-being of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes a 401K, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, and more.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit their resume with a cover letter outlining their qualifications to Human Resources via email at hr@airjouletech.com
AirJoule, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
