Senior Procurement Specialist

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.

About the Job

Panthalassa is seeking an experienced 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. You will also serve as the primary architect of our centralized supplier repository and internal procurement workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, issuance, and lifecycle management of purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to manage complex, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring all components are sourced according to technical specifications and project timelines.
• Perform rigorous Price and/or Cost Analysis to ensure competitive pricing
• Create and maintain a centralized supplier repository inclusive of contract status and contact information
• Identify and resolve material shortages, pricing discrepancies, and supply chain issues.
• Drive active supplier engagement and performance monitoring to ensure all vendor 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 faced 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, evaluate 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 $100,000 - $140,000
• 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 and 100% for 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*.