Purchasing Analyst_ Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) _ W2 Only

Company: iFlow Inc
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

LOCATION INFORMATION 607 Hansen (Palo Alto, California) 607 Hansen Way

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Palo Alto California 94304






JOB DESCRIPTION Schedule: M-F 8-5 Pacific with up to 3 evenings per week for international calls and work as late as 10 PM Pacific time

THIS ROLE IS HYBRID WITH MOST DAYS REMOTE

HARD SET END DATE OF 12/31 WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION DEPENDING ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEDS


Role: Electrical Hardware Engineering Project Specialist - Materials Management






Role Summary

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive
Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) to manage material readiness/clear-to-build (CTB),
PR/PO management, and reports that will be used by engineering and purchasing stakeholders
to assess build status and risks to meet ECU delivery requirements.




Responsibilities

Create high volume of essential purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Responsible for ensuring that requisitions are completed accurately and meet corporate
guidelines
Interact with management and departmental stakeholders to meet project goals
Manage supplier relationships and lead negotiations to obtain more desirable purchase
prices
Perform detailed analysis of data to identify areas of opportunity for cost reductions
Create and maintain dashboards to provide visibility to upper management on various
topics and issues
Identify potential suppliers which will improve the overall competitiveness of Rivian's
supply chain
Ability to milti-task and manage multiple projects while effectively prioritizing competing
demands.





Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering preferred or equivalent
experience
Experience with ERP systems and purchase order processing
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel

Effective communication skills and customer service approach
Action-oriented and solution-driven and able to work in a fast pace environment
Highly accurate and detail-oriented
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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