Purchaser – Echandia Marine LLC
Echandia is challenging the maritime industry with safer electrification. Our solutions are designed to meet the highest quality, safety, and lifetime requirements, and to withstand the toughest demands and operational profiles. You can be a part of the expansion into North America at the ground level and help set up to be the leading supplier of maritime battery solutions.
Echandia’s customers are global shipyards, shipowners, naval architects, and system integrators. Our production and logistics systems are of utmost importance to ensure we are the trusted partner for climate change.
This position will be located in our new facility in Marysville, Washington.
Role Overview and Responsibilities:
- Provide the day-to-day operation of the procurement and purchasing function.
- Purchase for components and materials based on inventory level, target, and projects.
- Continuously source and price components globally.
- Manage and continually source, evaluating the process, always looking for ways to improve.
- Generate action plans and ensure goals are met/exceeded.
- Coordinate with customs and freight forwarders to ensure on-time in full shipping and reasonable pricing.
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time in full delivery, product availability, and quality standards are met.
- Create and manage purchase orders.
- Communication with all levels of management and team members.
- Understand and keep updated on industry regulations.
- Other job functions as reasonably required.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to administer all aspects of the purchasing process.
- Strong and proven ability to work on a team and individually, challenge processes and continually look for new and better ways.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
- Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Able to always look at the bigger picture, with focus on the customer.
- Strong computer skills.
- 3+ years of experience working in purchasing or procurement areas is required.
- Previous experience sourcing and buying for a manufacturing/assembly environment.
- Previous experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
- Higher education and/or bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Science, or a related field, preferably with a concentration in Supply Chain Management.
- Electrical experience and first aid certifications are assets.
- Computer skills – MS Office are an asset.
- Own vehicle/reliable transportation required.
- Ability to work overtime if needed required.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision insurance)
- A brand new facility in Marysville, WA.
- A supportive company culture that values inclusiveness, collaboration, innovation, and communication.
- The opportunity to participate in the scaling up of a thriving company in electrification industry – with the professional and personal upside that comes with it.
Compensation Range:
Salary will be based on experience and compatibility.
Total compensation to include salary, vacation, benefits, and other potential perks.
Join us!
Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you have any questions regarding the role or want to know more about being part of the Echandia team, please email echandia.llc@echandia.se.
We politely decline any offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
