Procurement Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability of source and urgency requirements
• Reviews Oracle MRP on a regular basis; adjusts part and supplier settings to match the dynamic demand and supply requirements. Executes pull-ins, push outs, cancellations, expedites and new orders at minimal cost as required.
• Material excess & shortage tracking and reporting. Support or lead regular meetings with all buyers to make sure PO management is up to date.
• Oversee overall procurement process, work with buyers to standardize processes.
• Collect and analyze procurement data (e.g.: PO dates accuracy, On time Shipment data, etc..), suggest improvement areas.
• Conduct routine cost-benefit analysis and contribute to continual process improvement
• Implements and follows purchasing business processes and work instructions. Drives transaction discipline. Adheres to purchasing policies and company business standards of conduct.
• Selects suppliers from the Approved Vendor List, issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates price and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner
• Works with suppliers to utilize iSupplier to access their purchasing information, acknowledge requests/orders, provide updated order status and issue invoices
• Coordinates with Supplier Commodity Management to provide suppliers with forecasts
• Assists in evaluating supplier performance. May participate in supplier business meetings and audits to maintain strong working relationships.
• Interfaces with Accounting and Receiving to resolve invoice and receiving problems
• Reviews and ensures actions per disposition of Engineering Change Notices and part releases
• Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives, as requested
• Skills and Experience:
• Requires a general understanding of supply chain management, competitive analysis, cost analysis, cost avoidance and reduction, negotiation, commodity knowledge, information systems / commerce, and procure-to-pay
• B.S./B.A. Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline preferred or equal equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Business experience in high technology low volume / high mix product industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of Purchasing best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication skills and teamwork skills
• Strong foundation in Excel with pivot tables, lookups, formula writing and dashboards
• Experience creating & presenting with MS PowerPoint is required; Visio process flow - Preferred
• Bilingual English / Mandarin speaking for working with Asia supply chain is highly desired
• Experience using Oracle ERP, Business Analytics, and Agile PLM software – preferred
• APICS CSSP or CPIM or ISM CPSM certification – preferred
• Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
• At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

Qualifications

• Requires a general understanding of supply chain management, competitive analysis, cost analysis, cost avoidance and reduction, negotiation, commodity knowledge, information systems / commerce, and procure-to-pay
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain
• Strong knowledge of Purchasing best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication skills and teamwork skills
• Strong foundation in Excel with pivot tables, lookups, formula writing and dashboards
• Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
• At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
• $87,800.00 - $126,200.00

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline preferred or equal equivalent work experience
• Business experience in high technology low volume / high mix product industries preferred
• Experience creating & presenting with MS PowerPoint is required; Visio process flow - Preferred
• Bilingual English / Mandarin speaking for working with Asia supply chain is highly desired
• Experience using Oracle ERP, Business Analytics, and Agile PLM software – preferred
• APICS CSSP or CPIM or ISM CPSM certification – preferred