Director of Procurement

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San Leandro, CA
In-Office
175K-195K Annually
Energy
The Role
Join Energy Recovery and Help Build a Sustainable Future  
 
At Energy Recovery, we build products that help limit global temperature rise, reduce carbon emissions, provide safe drinking water for millions of people, and bring efficiency and sustainability to a range of industries. Our products help customers avoid approximately 19.7 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year -- equivalent to removing over 4.7 million cars from the road! 
 
In addition to innovating world-class products that help our customers and the environment, our employees enjoy a diverse, collaborative work culture, as well as extensive company benefits that support the overall wellbeing of our staff. This includes everything from generous health plans and time off, paid family leave, subsidized lunches and company events, and opportunities for charitable giving and volunteering in the community.  
 

What You Can Look Forward To:


Energy Recovery, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for an immediate full-time job opening for the position of Procurement Director. This position is responsible for the execution of proper management of procurement strategy and execution .

What Will You Do?

  • Create long-term forecast process for: Strategic procurement, Materials planning, and Offshoring
  • Lead all business negotiations, contracting, partner development and global factory network decisions with CMs/ODM’s, including outsource development.
  • Drive program initiatives to improve margins, reduce risks and improve outsourced partner performance for operational and financial gains.
  • Lead , implement and manage the MRO process from a commercial stand point using existing CMMS system
  • Identify and secure competitive material sourcing alternatives to support corporate initiatives.
  • Develop, negotiate and execute contracts with suppliers and contractors throughout the business.
  • Manage material procurement,
  • Develop strategies to minimize disruption risk and secure business continuity.
  • Lead business negotiations with CM/OEMs with the intent to maintain long-term competitive advantage.
  • Independently lead efforts to improve operating margins through the use of Lean or other Principles within the supply chain.
  • All other projects and duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. LEAN and/or Kaizen certification preferred.
  • CPM Certification preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years proven experience in the areas of:
  • Supply Chain Strategy & Planning; Spend Analysis; Commodity Management (Direct/Indirect/MRO); Policy & Procedure Development; Supplier Strategic Sourcing (Global & Domestic); Material Cost Savings; Compliance; Contract Management & Negotiation; Risk Management * Mitigation; Change Management; Business Process Re-engineering; Global Logistics; and Supplier Relationship Management.
  • Knowledge of US Customs Regulations, Homeland Security International Shipment requirements, Schedule B, HTS, EAR, L.Z and Incoterms.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
  • Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.

What's in it for Me?

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with options for family coverage
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching to help you save for the future
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation policy, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance
  • Wellness Programs: Mental Wellness Support with therapy and coaching in addition to an employee assistance program
  • Fitness Perks: Enjoy access to our on-site gym with an on-site trainer, yoga classes and gym reimbursement for remote employees
  • Team Events: Regular team-building activities and social events to foster a positive work culture such as; ping-pong tournaments, gratitude lunches, and summer BBQs
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,500 for referring friends
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for medical expenses, commuter, and dependent care, helping you manage out-of-pocket costs
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education, including courses and degree programs to help you advance your career
  • Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid leave for new parents to bond with their children and support family needs


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The Company
HQ: San Leandro, CA
204 Employees
Year Founded: 1992

What We Do

Energy Recovery (NASDAQ: ERII) creates technologies that solve complex challenges for industrial fluid-flow markets worldwide. Building on our pressure exchanger technology platform, we design and manufacture solutions that make industrial processes more efficient and sustainable.

What began as a game-changing invention for desalination has grown into a global business accelerating the environmental sustainability of customers’ operations in multiple industries.

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Energy Recovery has manufacturing, research and development facilities across California and Texas with sales and on-site technical support available globally.


To learn more about our technology and who we are, please visit www.energyrecovery.com.

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