Procurement Specialist
Panthalassa
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Description
About the Company
We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.
The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.
Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries.
About the Job
Panthalassa is seeking a procurement professional to join our supply chain team. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading negotiations, and executing key procurement activities. In this role, you will build and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance aligns with our program milestones and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, issuance, and lifecycle management of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Support sourcing and quoting of new materials and services and coordinating with the engineering team to understand technical specifications and project timelines.
- Perform rigorous Price and/or Cost Analysis to ensure competitive pricing.
- Identify and resolve material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and supply chain issues.
- Manage full supplier lifecycle activities from initial vendor onboarding and compliance setup to active performance monitoring, ensuring all deliverables meet critical program milestones and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of procurement experience in a high-complexity manufacturing environment.
- In-depth understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Experience utilizing an ERP system to manage procurement workflows.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing Engineering Change Orders (ECO) within a fast-paced, high-mix R&D or production environment.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles in a supply chain context.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional Engineering departments to define specifications for procurement, evaluating supplier capabilities, and sourcing specialized components.
The above qualifications are desired, not required. We encourage you to apply if you are a strong candidate with only some of the desired skills and experience listed.
Compensation and Benefits
If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
- Cash compensation of $80,000 - $110,000.
- Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
- A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
- Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled)
- Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).
Location:
This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.
Benefits
- Cash compensation of $80,000 - $110,000.
- Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
- A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including: Flexible paid time off
- Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled)
- Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).
About this role
Panthalassa, a renewable energy and ocean technology company, is looking for a procurement specialist to manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and purchase order execution for a fast-moving supply chain. You'd be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring materials and services arrive on schedule to support the company's program milestones. The role requires close collaboration with engineering teams to understand technical specifications, performing cost analysis to secure competitive pricing, and resolving supply chain issues as they arise.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of procurement experience in complex manufacturing environments, a solid grasp of supply chain processes, and hands-on experience with ERP systems. A bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent professional background is expected. Experience managing engineering change orders, familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, and a track record of working cross-functionally with engineering teams would strengthen your candidacy, though these aren't dealbreakers if your core procurement experience is strong.
The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000, company equity, and comprehensive benefits including fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Portland, Oregon, with relocation assistance available if needed.
How this employer is doing
solid
- Recently Raised Funding
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $100,000
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