Procurement Analyst I

• Receive and respond to requests for purchasing materials, including writing, submitting, tracking, monitoring and controlling purchase requests and collating all associated documentation to support the purchasing process

• Act as primary liaison for tracking all on-going materials requests for the program, including providing status updates and proper documentation, as needed

• Develop a strong understanding of the purchasing process, including coordinating with the corporate buyer personnel to adequately plan for upcoming purchase requests

• Maintain high quality documentation throughout the entire procurement process

• Establish reliable vendor relationships to ensure quality deliverables and expedite the purchasing process

• Identify and analyze trends in material use and needs and provide recommendations for material purchases, particularly for electrochemical cells/batteries

• Monitor and control internal/external calibration services for all test equipment, e.g. environmental chambers, test equipment, etc., including maintaining accurate internal/external calibration records, scheduling routine system maintenance efforts for equipment, and escorting calibration technicians while on-site, as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned