Associate Buyer

Summary

Join Ample and be part of our mission to make sustainable transportation solutions accessible to billions of vehicles worldwide. As an Associate Buyer, you will work closely with Global Supply Managers and Engineers to ensure timely delivery of parts for R&D projects, tracking and improving on logistics timelines, and managing cost.

Requirements

• Proficiency with using Excel to organize and analyze data with attention to detail
• Exceptional time-management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask
• 2 years of professional experience in purchasing, operations, or supply chain
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to approach challenges and urgent requests with a creative, problem-solving mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Generate POs and place orders for custom mechanical parts for both specialized R&D projects as well as day to day operations
• Own spend management and initiate cost reduction efforts for custom mechanical parts; Identify cost savings opportunities by developing supplier relationships for general materials across various systems
• Follow up on delivery timelines for local and international shipments to maintain material arrival for on-time production
• Support with document and PO management and updating; Provide transparent progress reporting through organized record keeping